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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | 5FU is a type of chemo. From what I know of it, its a blend of a couple different types.
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: Jun 2013 Posts: 10 Member | | OP Member
Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 10 | Hi Eshwar, do you know any hospitals who provides chemo + targeted therapy in india. That would be very helpful, as i am worried that doctors may talk only about palliative care. Please let me know as soon as possible.
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Joined: May 2011 Posts: 287 | Hi Paranee,
5FU is Fluorouracil, it prevents DNA replication of rapidly dividing cell - cancer cells does that.
Now back to the initial treatment, I see that she had chemo-radiation initially - do you have an idea why surgery was not performed? Where was the tumor located initially?
The latest CT does confirm that it is advanced stage. Surgery is an option only when tumor is localized, unfortunately, it is not the case here. In India, so far I have not seen Re-radiation within an year of previous radiation. Even if you consult Tata Memorial (Mumbai) or Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute (Delhi), they will go for Chemotherapy to get control of cancer - preferably combination or targeted therapy.
Have you consulted doctors in Apollo Cancer Hospital?
Father; 67 yrs; RIP: 2012/05/26
TX:SCC pT2N1M0G2;Glossectomy+SND+CCRT(59.3Gy+6xCis.)[2009]
TX:Nodal Mets; 3xDCF[2011/05/05]
TX: RND + PMMC Flap[2011/07/11]
DX:SCC PNI+ECE
TX:Re-RT 60Gy[2011/09/21]
TX:Gefitinib 250mg[2011/12/18]
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Joined: May 2011 Posts: 287 | Combination or targeted Chemotherapy will depend on Performance status of the patient. They would ask for ECG, 3D Echo to assess the cardiac condition as well.
Father; 67 yrs; RIP: 2012/05/26
TX:SCC pT2N1M0G2;Glossectomy+SND+CCRT(59.3Gy+6xCis.)[2009]
TX:Nodal Mets; 3xDCF[2011/05/05]
TX: RND + PMMC Flap[2011/07/11]
DX:SCC PNI+ECE
TX:Re-RT 60Gy[2011/09/21]
TX:Gefitinib 250mg[2011/12/18]
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Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 10 | Eishwar, Please could you able to give ur contact details so i can call to ask more queries re: targeted therapy & other options.
Please PM me.
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Father; 67 yrs; RIP: 2012/05/26
TX:SCC pT2N1M0G2;Glossectomy+SND+CCRT(59.3Gy+6xCis.)[2009]
TX:Nodal Mets; 3xDCF[2011/05/05]
TX: RND + PMMC Flap[2011/07/11]
DX:SCC PNI+ECE
TX:Re-RT 60Gy[2011/09/21]
TX:Gefitinib 250mg[2011/12/18]
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | bpsa.... Personal contact info should never be publicly posted not just here but on any forum. Please send this type of thing thru a private message (PM).
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: Jun 2013 Posts: 10 Member | | OP Member
Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 10 | My apologises christine for personal contact.i ll do it through PM.
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