Hi Ron:
Great assistance is here on this site. Everyone brings different experiences that you can draw from. Just remember, it's your body and your choices. Doctors you trust and that work well together (And with you) make a huge difference in the quality of treatment as well as your mental attitude while coping with everything thrown at you. No question should be too tough for your doctors, and they should invite you being inquisitive. Gather your questions and write them down, if you don't understand something clearly, slow the doctor down until you're comfortable with what they're explaining. It's your time! My first surgeon openly invited a 2nd opinion, infact he brought it up because he sensed hesitation on my part! His only request was whatever I decided, please do it quickly. You're dealing with a tricky and elusive disease that wastes no time, so that time is of the essence. The PET scan is a great start to formulating a game plan. You are young and can beat this!! Hang in there and we look forward be hearing of your successful journey!!

Best Regards,
Steve


SCC right side BOT/FOM; DX 1-25-06; Neck dissection/25% of tongue removed 2-17-06. Stage 2 Recurrence 7-06: IMRTX35 & 3X Cisplatin ended 10-18-06. Tumor found 03/18/13; Partial Glossectomy 03/28/13 left lateral tongue. Nov. 2014; headaches,lump on left side of throat. Radical Neck Dissection 12-17-14; Tumor into nerves/jugular; Surgery successful, IMRTX30 & 7X Erbotux. Scan 06-03-15; NED! 06-02-16; Mets to left Humerus bone and lesion on lungs-here We go again! Never, Ever Give Up!

**** PASSED AWAY 10/8/16 ****