As explained to us, the chemo (although not a cure for head and neck cancer) is effective in making the cancer cells more receptive to radiation treatment.
If anything will weaken these cells, in my opinion, it is well worth the effort.
Mandi
Husband diagnosed with stage III tonsil and floor of mouth cancer in August 2002. Three rounds of chemo/42 RAD treatments. Upper right lung lobectomy in March 2003. (Benign)