Third time is a charm? Looks like we are going in for more radiation. This time to a level 2 neck node. I would love to use CyberKnife again given my favorable experience the first time with the technology, but because of insurance, it looks like we will be using the Trilogy System for additional stereotactic radiosurgery, at another hospital.
Surgery for the neck node is possible but not recommended by my ENT given my previous neck dissection surgery to my right neck. My quality of life would be very poor.
We attempted to biopsy the neck node using ultrasound guidance in my ENT's office, but the results of the biopsy were inconclusive. My doctors all think the PET scan, in our case, is sufficient to suggest residual cancer in the neck node.
My medical oncologist is holding off on chemo until after radiation. We may avoid chemo if the PET scan is clean after stereotactic radiation therapy.
A few weeks ago, my ENT finally placed a ear tube in my right ear. I can hear much better now.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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