 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Hello Edgar,
Your course of treatment is similar to several others here. It sounds like your medical caregivers are on track with what seems to be the best approach. IMRT is probably the better choice if you can get it. Less lasting side effects especially salivary function. You might search this forum for tips about keeping your weight up and be sure you drink plenty of water. Let us know if you have further questions.
Take care
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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