Dear Dan,

You should not have to suffer through the RAD at all. When Dennis was going through it, the doctors were very worried about the pain control.

His radiologist made it very clear upfront. "I'm only given one chance of curing you......and I'm not about to let you suffer". We were always assured that he would get the relief that he might need. If your body is fighting pain, it can't use the energy it needs to heal.

I can't believe that the doctors are not taking your concerns more seriously at this point.

Please...see if there is another doctor that might be more educated in this disease. I know it sounds axhaustive. We've all felt it. But, it will be worth it in the long run to know that you researched every avenue available.


Mandi

Hang in there babe.


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)