Hi,
I have just been for my 6 month post treatment check up, believing I was fine, after scc diagnosis in Nov last year. I had a partial glossectomy, radio/chemo and it seemed to have worked. Ct scan shows no cancer in head and neck, but to everyone's horror, mets in both lungs. I am 37, with a wonderful 10 year old daughter, fab husband and family and despite the 3-6 month indicator they have given me, want (as would anyone) to prolong my life as long as I can. The doctors say that chemo (cisplatin & 5FU) would be for symptom control but would not 'buy me' any time. As I feel as fit as a fiddle at the moment, they suggest no action until symptoms and then we can decide if I could cope witht he chemo/if there was any point, etc. I don't intend to lie down and fade away just now, but any thoughts on whether just doing nothing is sensible? I have to admit, I'd prefer not to have chemo as I don't want to spend whatever I have in and out of hospital feeling miserable. Any experieince on the benefits re- symptoms, wiould be very welcome. Thanks!
Lousy to have to be here on this board isn't it?!
Georgia