Hi, Well, we just returned from radiation and the RO wants to add Erbitux to Richard's chemo regime. She mentioned "a couple of shots" and is going to speak to our MO about it. Even though the node is smaller, she thinks it should have shrunk more by now. She also mentioned that it could be scar tissue. I thought everything was going great and then to get this news. Can anyone please give me some feedback about what "a couple of shots" might mean? We were both taken aback a bit because we thought everything was progressing on schedule. Richard is due for his 3rd chemo on the 17th. This whole ordeal is such a roller coaster ride that I'm not going to get my hopes up about anything until we get through this treatment. Thanks ahead of time for any feedback. Geri


Geri-CG to husband Richard, 62 yrs old. Former smoker, quit 30yrs ago, light drinker. Dx after tests with BOT T1N1M0. Tx to start by end of Dec. Seven wks IMRT with 2x Cisplatin-2x Erbitux. Peg in 12/08- removed 4/21/09. Looking good so far. Clear Pet &MRI 8/2/09