The literature that I have read and direct information from my doctors, also at a CCC, is that cancer is almost predictable in the mid 50's age group to some degree. Younger people typically have more agressive cancers that their immune system, for some unexplainable reason, can't handle it and consequently makes it much more difficult to treat. We have have seen enough younger people die here (20's & 30's, even when Dx'd with early stage cancers) for most board members to be a little skeptical (even though you are at one of the best CCC's). Please do keep us informed of your progress. I know personally how difficult radiation is and I would love to have a different set of outcomes to present as options.

One other point, none of us are doctors here, we just share our personal experiences and observations. What Amy says is true also that the very treatment to cure cancer (radiation) can also cause it.

I have yet to read an "I told you so" on this forum, but sadly I have thought it a few times in certain cases. There is really no easy way out of this and none of the options are particularly good ones - this is a life threatening disease after all with a pathetic survival rate.