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Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 716 | From what I read IMRT is the standard for H&N cancers. If they are using IPRT in conjunction with IMRT it must have something to do with hitting the tumor directly on. My RO basically told me the same thing that David said. My RO said a spot the size of a period can have millions of cancer cells present. A period!! . . . . . . . . <------Look! amazing.... I assume IPRT's are primarily used on tough to reach spots...maybe the prostate or the brain...I don't know. And I hope I don't ever have to find out..........
Last edited by Ray1971; 10-17-2008 08:05 AM.
7-16-08 age 37@Dx, T3N0M0 SCC 4.778cm tumor, left side of oral tongue, non smoker, casual drinker, I am the 4th in my family to have H&N cancer
8-13-08 left neck dissection and 40% of tongue removed, submandibular salivary gland & 14 nodes clean, no chemo, IMRTx35
11-4-08 Recovering & feeling better
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