I was initially, and continue being treated at MSKCC in NYC. They are one of the top CCC's in the world. I had a very unusual cancer, adenosquamous cell. It was, and I guess continues to be very aggressive. To bring it down to basic terms, they felt my best chances were a complete blast of the entire area. I was treated over 3 years ago and chemo/radiation was not the gold standard for tonsil cancer. MSKCC, I'm sure, can map out a proper IMRT plan but they felt I was better off with 3D conformal. I would add, I ate by mouth during my entire treatment, which included a mandible resection and 7 weeks of radiation and was completely back to a full diet within 3 weeks. The problem here is that you, as a scientist, speak in absolutes based on your research. I speak on direct personal knowledge. I have learned that there are no absolutes in cancer treatment and for the people at Hopkins to suggest that there are is ridiculous. You suggest to a member, well into his treatment, that he is not getting the proper treatment. I suggested that he just make sure he and his doctor are on the same page. In your brief period on this board you have caused countless people to question their treatment choices and I for one am tired of it. Including Danny and myself there are only a handful of us that know, firsthand, how unforgiving this cancer can be. Personally, I think you would be of better service talking from the position of a caregiver and leave the scientific discussions for breakfast with Barry. As I have stated before, and I'm sure you'll agree, I am not the brightest bulb here so I guess you should take this post with a grain of salt.

Glenn