I want to thank everyone for their reply. You have answered my query very thoroughly. As with everyone, I'm always checking the news for new information on drugs, treatment protocals, and equipment to get the best treatment available.
I can now comfortable say that I feel that I have the best option available to me. I'll start Tomotherapy in April. (The new RapidArc Varian machine I'll look into further if need by in the future.) In the meantime, my Oncologist and RO are looking into ways to save more of my salivary glands.
Thanks so much for your answers.
Sandy
Sandy 56, BOT SCC Biopsy 1/21/09 Stage 3, T3NXM0. Finished 3 cycle induction chemotherapy 4/7/09. (Chisplatin, 5-fu and Texotere). Re-staged 4/20/09,(very successful.) Will start Carboplatin/radiation 2 Gy/5 days/7 weeks (Tomotherapy) starting May 4th. Finished 6/22/09. OCF member/supporter
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