Hi,

Sorry to hear about yoru husband, but what a relief that he went to the doctor right away.
As far as difference of opinions with the ENT and oncologists, I don't think that is too unusual.
Our surgeon thought just radiation, but the oncologists decided both. I felt more comfortable doing both...wanting to be more aggressive, but as you will read over and over on this forum, EACH PATIENT IS DIFFERENT. Even with the same diagnosis. It's hard to compare with other people on this forum sometimes.
Talk to the oncologists again and they can explain to you why they think the radiation was adequate and it will give you some piece of mind. You have enough to worry about without second guessing his treatment
This roller coaster ride will, hopefully, calm down soon for you now that treatment has started.
Most of us went through thie emotional ups and downs that you are going through. Be there for your husband, don't stick your head in the sand. It is hard to talk about sometimes because you want to forget about it, but ithelps to get your feelings out.
I hope you find some comfort here. It really helped me.
Vicki


Care giver for Stage IV Base of Tongue TXN3M0
Neck Dissection 1-9-07
IMRT & 8 weekly Cisplatin
2/20/07 - 4/17/07