Bill, I just wanted to add my 1.5 cents worth ;P

This is such a popular topic, and sometimes, I think people who have had the XRT in the past might be hurt by our dissing it, so when I asked this question, it created a fire storm of posts.

I decided to forgo a drug I really wanted to try ("Erbitux") but can't take it with IMRT, so I decided to do the IMRT vs. XRT based on the opinions of dozens of well versed health professionals and fellow cancer survivors.

It works the same with XRT vs. IMRT but the trials are for some reason written for use with XRT! (I met with the VP of R&D and he has a reason for this, but I don't want to get off topic for you here)

Anyway, I would PUSH HARD for IMRT "IF" it is compatable with the treatment plan.

Don't let one Dr's personal hangup, ignorance, old school thinking, or propensity for novel therapies even; be the ultimate decision trigger for YOUR health care.

:-)

Michael | 53 | SCC | Right Tonsil | Dx'd: 06-10-05 | STAGE IV, T3N2bM0 | 3 Nodes R Side | MRND & Tonsillectomy 06/29/05 Dr Fee/Stanford | 8 wks Rad/Chemo startd August 15th @ MSKCC, NY | Tx Ended: 09-27-05 | Cancer free at 16+ Yrs | After-Effects of Tx: Thyroid function is 0, ok salivary function, tinnitus, some scars, neck/face asymmetry, gastric reflux. 2017 dysphagia, L Carotid stent / 2019, R Carotid occluded not eligible for stent.2022 dental issues, possible ORN, memory/recall challenges.