Tony, I think a second opinion is very much worth your while. It doesn't do anything but good. You may well get the same recommendation, or you may not. Either way, you'll get a fresh perspective.

As for the straight nutrional cure...It doesn't exist. Certainly, diet can help you in your battle. That said, there is no evidence that suggests you forego traditional treatment in favor of changing your diet. That's dangerous territory, you've already been through a horrific ordeal, and the Doctors wouldn't recommend additional aggressive treatment if they didn't feel it was warranted.

There are a million and one quick "magic bullets" that will treat or cure cancer. Most are designed to relieve one thing; your pocket of all money that it contains. Stick with what your Doctors say,
Wayne

Tony - a second opinion is certainly a good thing to do and even a third opinion. When my son's cancer team got together, they felt that radiation would be the way to go in his case. They felt that radiation was an added way of insuring that the cancer would not come back and I'm really glad my son decided to go with it. He did have a very rough time of it tho' as many on this site have. But I have read several survivors who just breezed right thru it! A positive attitude certainly helps, too.

Tony

I as well am in NY as we have discussed in Pm ..But I didnt ask where you are recveing treatment?

Dear Sharlee, Anne Marie,Amy,Dragon,Cookey,Margaret,Gary and Brian, Thank you for your replies and advise. I decided that I will go through with it. I definetly don't want to but I believe the alternative would be tragic if it came back.

Cookey, I would enjoy talking with your friend, If I knew how to go about it. If you could guide me that would be great, thanks.

Tony, it's normal to try to avoid something you know is going to be unpleasant. In this case, though the Beast will not give an inch of ground voluntarily. You have to attack, and attack with all the vigor and determination you can muster. That's what kills the Beast, and half measures won't do.

You can make it through, and we're all her to help, just shout out when you need us and we'll be there
Wayne

Thanks everyone. I wanted to add to my earlier post.My electro laryngx is working unbelievabley well. I am no longer needing the tube that comes with it. When your throat is swollen you can't stand to push it against your throat to talk. Well today I tried it and it worked great. Every one can understand me! I talked on the phone for an hour! So I'm going to pospone the surgery to get the implant (provost II) put in. I don't like the idea of getting surgery then being dependent on the doctor to change it every 3-6 months if you're lucky. Several hundred dollars each time.

I start Radiation next week anyhow, I don't like the timing. Too much too soon. My old boss said there might be a job in the future too. That is great news! I can see that there is light at end of the tunnel. Nothing cast in stone, but today is a good day! Thank you God!

Tony, just to let you know I am thinking of you, today is a good day! Carol

Gee, Tony

Welcome to OCF. Here you will find a lot to read and some good friends too.

Do you have feeding tube? Since you are going into Radiation you might need it.. It will help you keep up with body needs and liquids.

I get the idea from your post, you have had radiation before? So I am sure you know what is going on. Your are the one that needs to understand everything that is going on with you.
Do not be afraid to ask questions, even if they sound dumb to you. No question here is dumb, we all know how things can get out of hand if we do not KNOW!! Or ask questions...
Take care,
Diane