Yes from what I read alot of people don't get their 3rd chemo; the chemo dr told us that is common. My Dad did all 3 and his bloodwork was acceptable each time. Ya he was sick with each one but he got thru them. He's 69; did pretty good I must say.

We were also told Cisplatin is the 'gold standard' and would help the radiation work better. It wasn't till I read here (after treatment) about the other chemo's.

I'm wondering if there are less re-occurances with the use of chemo with rad and better survival? Any study let me know.

Thanks


My Dad (Sam) at age 69 dx SCC Base of Tongue T1N2C Well-Diff - March 2006.

35 IMRT rads & 3 Cisplatin chemos - Apr-June/06. Nodes shrunk 50% Dr's suggest ND. Negative PET - he declined ND.

March/07 Had Bilateral ND. No Cancer!! Doing Well!