I had to have a pause in treatment for about 1 week of radiation when I was very sick and in the hospital. Then I went for rads Mon, Tues, and Wed. and they were closed for Thanksgiving on Thurs, and Friday. So all in all I lost 7 days of radiation. What I am worried about is what kind of problems that may cause me in my treatment? Does anyone have any answer to this question or has anyone else had to have a pause in their treatments and if so did it cause them problems? My Rad. Dr. said I have had enough chemo as I can't take anymore. They haven't been able to get my WBC count up even with the shots they have been giving me. Thank you, Angel

SCC left tonsil, tonsillectomy with additional tissue removed 06/10/08, a few teeth on top left side removed 09/05/08,recurrence before treatment started at BOT and tonsil area, 35 IMRT treatments began 10/15/08, and Cisplatin IV (began10/16/08) weekly for duration of radiation.