 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,019 | I think the "non surgical approach" is only something you should consider if you get an expert second opinion (from a CCC) that says it's an option. if no one who has expertise in treatment (we don't) says to you this is a viable option, assume that it isn't and that no surgery would be as risky as Lisa's Aunt choosing no radiation.
nelie
SCC(T2N0M0) part.glossectomy & neck dissect 2/9/05 & 2/25/05.33 IMRT(66 Gy),2 Cisplatin ended 06/03/05.Stage I breast cancer treated 2/05-11/05.Surgery to remove esophageal stricture 07/06, still having dilatations to keep esophagus open.Dysphagia. "When you're going through hell, keep going"
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