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Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 31 | Hi guys
My radio starts on Monday & Im having 60 gy in 30 treatments.
Does anyone know if this is a normal amount?
Sorry to sound so dim.
Thankyou
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Surgery to remove tumour from on top of saliva gland 3rd August 09. Biopsy revealed adinoid cystic carcanoma. Further surgery 28th September 09 to remove saliva gland, nerve to top lip (buccal branch) & scar tissue.
Radiotherapy finished 30 Dec 2009 IXA x 33 (60gy).
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If you take a look at many posters' signature lines, the # of radiation GY is often there. You can see for yourself what most of us have gotten. IMO 60 sounds okay for 30 treatments, the purported "maximum" is 77 GY, many get 70 or 72 GY but that's more likely due to having 40 treatments.
As noted in another thread, enjoy these first two weeks of radiation as they are usually a breeze but don't get overconfident as radiation is the gift that keeps on giving and it will catch up to you, even more so after your 30 TX are done.
Good luck
65 yr Old Frack
Stage IV BOT T3N2M0 HPV 16+
2007:72GY IMRT(40) 8 ERBITUX No PEG
2008:CANCER BACK Salvage Surgery
25GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin
Apaghia /G button
2012: CANCER BACK -left tonsilar fossa
40GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin
Passed away 4-29-13
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Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 31 | Thanks Charm
My knickers were in too much of a twist yesterday to search properly so I really appreicate your reply!
Knickers are much improved today though!!!
M xx
Surgery to remove tumour from on top of saliva gland 3rd August 09. Biopsy revealed adinoid cystic carcanoma. Further surgery 28th September 09 to remove saliva gland, nerve to top lip (buccal branch) & scar tissue.
Radiotherapy finished 30 Dec 2009 IXA x 33 (60gy).
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Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | 60 Gy's is a typical treatment plan. If they add a "boost" they can add an additional 10 or so Gy's.
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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"You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Mine was planned for 2 gy per day for 35 days so 30 gys for 60 days is in line with that.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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