Everyone,
Thanks for all the info so far. We talked to the rad. onc. again today and are awaiting a return call from the chemo onc. Heather is feeling a little more comfortable with the suggested treatment, but we need a few more answers yet. They were actually wanting to start her radiation tomorrow, but we don't think a few days delay should hurt. Hoping so anyway.
She has seen a dentist, but they haven't made the tray yet. Is it wise to start radiation before she starts using the tray? Also, part of why she was so scared of the
radiation was because we were told she would be getting the highest possible dose. We were just told today the dr will be shooting for a total in the mid-6000 range. I've read posts from people that had 7600, so how can hers be the highest possible? Everything is just so confusing and contradictory.
Any info is welcome at this point. Thanks, Rosemary

Was primary caregiver to my daughter Heather who had stage IV base of tongue SCC w/ primary recurrence. Original diagnosis August 21st, 2002. Primary recurrence March 18th, 2003. Died October 6th, 2003.