Kevin, I agree with you. I am certainly not suggesting that someone not have treatment because of mucositis. I do think that knowing you might be more likely to have this effect would be helpful in terms of treatment path.

On a great side note - Joe had a check-up at U of C yesterday. They still can't do a biopsy because of all his tongue and mouth sores, but he is doing well and has started to regain some weight. More tests scheduled for April.


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Sister of Joe (43, non-smoker/chewer; occ. drinker). Mouth problem 3/07. Diag with Stage I 6/07. Diag with Stage IV 9/07. In EPOC at Univ of Chicago. Cisplatin/cetuximab 1/wk x 8. Then, IMRT 5x/wk x 7 and weekly chemo. Done 12/21/07. Looks good as of 4/08, 7/08, 8/08, 1/09.