Hey Gino,

This is one of those choices I am glad I didn't have to make. I support you 100% in the avoidance of radiation. My doctor said I could, but he wouldn't. Tumor board said no radiation. Then this young guy from Miami comes on 3 years after my surgery and tells his story of 2nd pathology of the slides. BIG DOUBTS enter briefly. I will tell my doctor when I see him about the study you are participating in. I think he would vote for me to be in the control group, no radiation.

Like my name says, I am living in paradise, life to the fullest and EVERYTHING in my life is different post cancer treatment. I consider myself one of the lucky ones, time will tell if I am. The fact of the matter is that if it does come back, I will not beat myself up over the choice I made but face the next step in same way I did the first, head on, eyes wide open (behind my always optomistic) rose colored glasses and beat it again.

Sincerely,
Lisa

SCC Tongue T1N0M0\Dx 3-10-03
Hemiglossectomy, alloderm graft, modified neck dissectomy 4-14-03
3 Year Survivor!