Hey Gary,

My name is Robert. I had the same cancer and was diagnosed the same way (through Surgery) as well.
I recieved the same treatment with Iressa instead of Erbitux. I only had one node but was still stage IV.

It was a rough ride but all is well now. i just got my two year and all clear. I had nobody to go throught this with until I discovered this site.

It really helped.

Ask anything, any time. everybody out here wants to help.

Talk to you soon.
-rh


SCC 1.6cm Right Tonsil 10/3/03, 1 Node 3cm, T1N2AM0, Tonsil Removed, Selective Neck Disection, 4 Wks Induction Chemo (Taxol,Cisplatin), 8 Weeks Chemo/Radiation (5FU,Hydroxyurea,Iressa), IMRT x 40, Treatment Complete 2/13/04.
41 Years Old At Diagnosis