I am so glad I asked this question. My Dad was told he would have one in 2 months after his treatments end, (his last treatment is today!) it's interesting how different eveyone is. However, that is good to hear that Dr's are individualizing treatment plans and not just making it a "blanket rule."
Thanks everyone! smile

Dad: Age 65 Heavy smoker/drinker. Biopsy-No surgery. Cancer base of tongue/throat. "Invasive Squamous Carcinoma RRT" --Beginning 1/9/08: IMRT treatments (5X/wk),chemo pills (4/day) and Chemo IV (once/wk) PEG tube inserted 1/25/08. Treatments ended 2/26/08

JUNE 30, 2008 Officially CANCER FREE!!!