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Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 20 | Hi everyone, My husband had his second visit with his MO today, and the Dr. said that he changed his mind on the treatment plan. Instead of the Cisplatin and the 5FU, he wants to go with Erbitux. His reasoning was that "it is lower in toxicity" than the Cisplatin. Can anyone help me understand the difference between Erbitux and Cisplatin, and why Erbitux might be a better choice for some people? Thanks!
Laurie
Wife (48) to Roy (52): He is a non-smoker, non-drinker, computer business owner, country musician, Dx 11/15/09 Stg IV SCC of right tonsil, T2N2bM0, had ND and tonsillectomy 1/8/10, Port 3/11/10, Peg 3/16/10, Erbitux, 33 IMRT, finished treatment 5/5/10
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I have no idea of what the difference is, but I had Erbitux with my rads.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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