For what it's worth my hearing was real bad in my right ear for a few days after the surgery, and even today on the airplanes I had a ton of popping in my ear and slight pain, with ringing.

It seems to be getting better, what was the cause of yours Barry? Sorry I jumped in mid-thought.

Joanna, Carbo/Taxol is the combo MDAnderson is recommending for the Erbitux trial too.

Does anyone have an opinion on radiation? Is it the same anywhere you go, or does the facility make a difference?


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.