Hi Courtny:
I also have had Induction therapy. No, it is not new, but 2 very large studies have been published which reported a significant increase in the length of time before reoccurance, and other positive outcomes. You can check out the most recent study in the OC Foundation Recent News section. This study actually reiterates the finds of the 1st study called the TAX 324. (The TAX 324-325 study includes participation by Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center).

I've also had an extremely favorable response to Induction Therapy. I had 3 cycles of Cisplatin, 5-Fu and Textera. I treatment every 3 weeks, but I am also in the process of doing Carboplatin and radiation therapy for 7 weeks.

Induction Therapy is a very aggressive treatment plus, if you're going to do radiation, it takes more time in treatment. But,in my humble opinion. it's a smart move.

If you have any more questions, please let me know.
Sandyst


Sandyst