 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Hello absmile,
Sounds like they want to be prepared for the worst case scenairo. What type of radiation will he be receiving? The field radiation seems to have alot more side effects than IMRT radiation.
I remember the trach and didn't like it either.
What is your brothers name? Show him this site so he can better understand all the different treatment options. The Oral Cancer Foundation is
the one site where you can ask any question and someone will answer. Remember we have traveled the path your brother is on. Who better to ask than someone who traveled the path ahead of you.
I wish your brother the best, Thanks for posting.
Dan
Welcome to the Oral Cancer Foundation.
Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.
Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06
Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006
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