Maybe I didn't make myself clear enough, which is not unusual for me. I never stated that we shouldn't question our doctors about treatment options. Of course we should. What I was trying to express is that if we glorify IMRT as the BEST, then what are we doing to the patient whose RO tells them that conventional is the way to go? What if that patient keeps bugging at their RO until he changes his mind and gives in? This is not an impossible scenario.

Gary, you mentioned Glenn's dislike of absolutes. I agree with him. And I feel like the conversation on this board regarding IMRT might make a newcomer feel desperate for that type of treatment, regardless of any disclaimers at the end of the post.

If only we were all as eloquent as Brian. I never seem to say it right.

IMRT is not the treatment of choice for everyone. It's not the BEST treatment out there. It does have side effects. Conventional radiation is tough, but as Gary said, with an experienced RO tech, it can be less severe, as in my case. I have saliva, my taste is fine, etc.

That's my last word on this subject.