I'm sure you're right about the uncecessary delays.

Now I feel stupid for cancelling today's surgery.

I had direct instructions from a family friend who is a Duke trained oncologist to avoid surgery at all costs. He said the scarring and blood vessel destruction will make Erbitux (he alledges my best option for survival) not function. He's been practicing for 24 years and I took his advice.

Thanks for the feedback and kind words.

I showed your note to Seth and he agrees with you. :-)

- Michael

I'll let you know what the tumor board say's tomorrow.


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.