I'm not familiar with Turlock, CA. I think you should get an 2nd opinion from a CCC in CA. My cancer was at BOT as well and I didn't have surgery. Regardless of where you decide to be treated you should get a couple of different options/opinions.

Tim

Tim Stoj
60 yr old. Dx Jun 06 with BOT Stage IV. Neck dissesction on 19 Jun 06. Started Tx on 21 Aug 06/completed 33 IMRTs and 3 CT (2 Cisplat & 1 Carboplat) on 5 Oct 06.