Hello All,

Just got off the phone with my ENT. Told me that additional surgery and more radiation is not a viable option in my case. He suggested I see a medical on'gist for a possible agressive form of chemo treatment. He didn't think it could be cured by it but it would (may) prolong my life.


The report states "in the right pharyngeal mucosal space, involving the lower nasopharynx and superior oropharynx, there is increased soft tissue that has a maximal SUV of 9.36. Maximal SUV in this area before was not as impressive.

There is also increased activity now involving the soft palate with maximal SUV of 7.57. This is actually more impressive on the left than on the right. Metabolic activity in this area has also increased. In addition, there is some increased activity now seen at the left floor of the mouth which has significantly increased from before. This appears to be in the region of the geniohyoid muscle and sublingual space. There is no definate mass in this area, but again metabolic activity has markedely increased from before.

It goes on to talk about multiple pulmonary nodules shown now. The findings are very worrisome for recurrent neoplasam. in addition there is also increased metabolic activity involving the soft palate now compared to before,
which is of concern as regards possible neoplasam.

I will be seeing a Medical On'gist as soon as possible and after input from her and my family I will make a decision as to what path I will follow.

I wanted to Thank everyone who has responded to my posts and gave me support and information. I can't express how much this forum and it's members have meant to me. Only someone going thru it or a caregiver would no.

Your Friend, Danny Boy