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I believe that some here have had lobectomies if the cancer is located in the lower lobes and RF ablation is another possibility (almost all of these Tx were done for palliative and extension of life measures). Unfortunately SCC in the lungs is not as treatable as other forms of lung cancer. As others have said, ct may slow it down and maybe even long enough for them to find a better cure or more efficacious ct protocol. It worked for Jeff though so don't give up hope.

I am very sorry to hear about your latest setback. One thing for certain - this disease is NOT about fairness.

This is also one of the reasons that all survivors have to get annual chest x-rays.


Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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