I was told that IMRT is good for when it is a smaller, targeted area. I was never told that IMRT was better or more effective in survival then 3-D or any other type of radiation. I had 3-D because I had nodal involvement and needed to make sure all areas were taken care of. I agree that we should be careful that we don't sway someone to a treatment that may not be the best for their set of circumstances. I'm just happy radiation treatment is available or most of us wouldn't be here to post about it.
Minnie

SCC Left Mandible. Jaw replaced with bone from leg. Neck disection, 37 radiation treatments. Recurrence 8-28-07, stage 2, tongue. One third of tongue removed 10-4-07. 5-23-08 chemo started for tumor behind swallowing passage, Our good friend and much loved OCF member Minnie has been lost to the disease (RIP 10-29-08). We will all miss her greatly.