I participated in the same Clinical trial at MD Anderson. See my post regarding it here. http://oralcancersupport.org/forums...t&Main=1118&Number=9607#Post9607

I tested positive for the marker, and felt like the extra surveillance, and possible prevention from the chemo if I wasn't assigned the placebo, was worth it. I completed the active part of the study with no undue side effects in April and now am seen every 6 months by both the oncologist, who is the study chair, and also still with my surgeon.

More information can be found about the trial here: http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00402779

Please let me know if you have other questions.

Ginny M. SCC of Left lateral tongue Dx 04/06,Surgery MDACC 05/11/06: Partial glossectomy with selective neck dissection. T1N0M0 - no radiation. Phase III clinical trial ("EPOC" trial)04/07 thru 04/08 because tests showed a 65% chance of recurrence. 10 Year Survivor!