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Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 3 | My husband underwent total neck dissection on March 1st. His cancer is Stage IV.
We are having the hardest time making a decision as to putting him through radiation at his age or not.
Can anyone please give us a little insight into this treatment at his age? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Lynanne, welcome to OCF! We have many Stage IV survivors here including myself. Please dont let the Stage determine the treatment plan. the very best thing to do is to go to a major cancer center where a whole team of specialists work together on your husbands 'case'. They will make a treatment plan and then you can decide how to next proceed. A second opinion is also a good idea. Making these hard decisions is something you and your husband will have to decide together. We will help support you on your decisions. You didnt mention how old your husband is. Ive seen many survivors in their 70s and some in their 80s get thru this successfully. While its no walk in the park, it is something that can be done. Especially when you have OCF behind you for support and correct medical info. Best wishes! Top Cancer Centers
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 3 Member | | OP Member
Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 3 | Thank you Christine for your input. You have been through so much and are a brave and courageous woman. I dont know if either my husband who is almost eighty nine or myself wtll be strong enough to deal with all that RT dishes out. He still has not healed from the surgery. | | |
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