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Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,293 Likes: 1 | The tumor will not grow once I start chemo so I am not losing time in that respect.
Glad thing are moving quickly for you and getting recommendations from the best cancer facilities.
IC with TPF does work as I have stated earlier. My final scan stated near or complete resolution of tumors. I saw immediate reduction of the tumor.
While on chemo the tumor's growth can slow, stop, or shrink. Nobody should have told you it would stop growing. The hope is it shrinks or at least stops growing.
If the tumor does not respond by the second cycle they will likely be discussing plan b for you.
Just wanted to make sure you are aware of all possibilities.
Good luck
Don
Don Male, 57 - Great health except C Dec '12 DX: BOT SCC T2N2bMx, Stage 4a, HPV+, multiple nodes 1 tooth out Jan '13 2nd tooth out Tumor Board -induction TPF (3 cycles), seq CRT 4-6/2013 CRT 70gr 2x35, weekly carbo150 ended 5/29,6/4 All the details, join at http://beatdown.cognacom.com | 
