It has been suggested that my father have 5 weeks of RT 5x a week but after all I have read about the side effects of radiation (loosing mobility of the mouth, difficulty eating, etc) it makes me wonder if chemo isn't a better option. Sure he would loose his hair (he's 75 and doesnt have much now) and possibly be sick, but wouldn't they both accomplish the same thing? I'm just thinking that maybe the chemo wouldn't have any of the lasting side effects that the radiation would. The cancer was not only in his mouth but in two of the lymph nodes in his neck as well. The doctor feels confident that all the cancer was removed during surgery. Only radiation has been suggested, no chemo.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Thanks,

Joy