I was a Stage IV with at least 2 positive nodes, one appx 2 cms and 1 appx 3 cms and Moffitt told me they wouldn't recommend a RND or a PND as the healing would postpone the treatment (radiation) that would most likely kill the cancer anyway. They said they could always go in post Tx if necessary but they didn't believe they would have to. So far so good.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.