I'm so glad I found this site.

My husband (64 YO) was just diagnosed with a condition called severe dysplasia, squamous cell carcinoma in-situ, of the vocal cord. We just went for a second opinion at Mayo Clinic and the pathologist's report claims that there is suspicious invasion.

The surgeon suggested another biopsy that would dig further and tell us if it is a true cancer. We discussed the various treatment and it seems that 7 weeks of radiation will do the least amount of damage to the vocal cords. My husband dosen't think another biopsy is worth it. He said let's just treat it. I agree.

I'm leaning toward IMRT Radiation because I had some bad reprocussions from my radiation treatment(a few years ago) that damaged the sounding area (under arm area). IMRT treatment can target his vocal cord better than conventional radiation. IMRT was not mentioned by either otolaryngologist, until I brought it up.

Has someone out there had IMRT radiation? Would you recommend it? Does it matter? Is it worth it? What do you suggest I research.

Thanks.
Squamous cell carcinoma, of the vocal cord dx 10/03/05. Waiting for an appointment with a Radiation Onc.