Hi All: Buzz and I went to Oncologist at Cancer Center today. We had previously met with the Oncologist at Baptist Hospital who stated that only radiation would be required.
Today we learned that following the complete pathology that Buzz' diagnosis is:

T2N2B and that treatment would include 30 IMRT, as well as Paclitael & Carboplatin chemotherapy..5-6 tx.

He stated that the original tumor was approx.
3 cm. Also that the Node 'level is '4'

Then he said that Buzz is now in STAGE IV-A, which I have yet to find a reference to...also that he is 'significantly worried' about Buzz' prognosis..

Any thoughts/opinions would be appreciated!

We have an appt with the Radiologist on Tuesday, who will make further arrangements.

Hope everyone has stayed cool today. The temps here are STILL over 100*

CG to 77 y/o hubby;SCC Alveolar Ridge; Wake Forest Baptist Hosp surgery: 07/19/07; bi mod radical resection/jaw replacement;
T2 N2-B M0 Stage IV-A
28 IMRT +
6 Paclitaxel/Carboplatin
Getting stronger every day!