Jerry,

I think the reason for stage III is as follows:

The cancer is any size and has spread to only one lymph node on the same side of the neck as the cancer. The lymph node that contains cancer is 3 centimeters (just over one inch) or smaller.

I spoke to my RO today and he said depending on who staged it it would be III or IVA. The positive node was over 3cm but the carcinoma part wasn't the majority of it was cyst. In the overall scheme of things I'm not sure it matters because the treatment would be the same according to the Dr.

Anyways I'm done with my 11th RT, only 22 to go. I always feel a little better when I can put another X on the calendar. I agree that the AF is doing a great job both medically and support wise for both me and my family.

Stoj