Biopsy results

FormerMember
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Hi all so after 2 cycles of cisplatin and Fu5 then 6 x cisplatin and 30 radiotherapy 3 month check scan showed something still at base of tongue the treatment didn't work on primary had this removed along with 5 biopsies results are a few are close margins not clear so no being radiography surveillance every 6 weeks my ENT specialist said he had only come across this situation where such radical treatment didn't work has anyone else been on 6 week surveillance they said this will last at least a year I feel they are just waiting for a return . I have not had any positive news since this all began . 

  • Hi Bradlou

    I am truly sorry to hear this. Could you discuss other options such as immunotherapy? There are a few immunotherpay clinical trials in SCCHN.

    Stay strong 

    My husband was diagnosed with HPV+ SCC BoT aged 57 in December 2019. He received 30 fractions of radiotherapy and 2 doses of Cisplatin in Jan/Feb 2020. 
  • Im a bit confused on this one Bradlou as I cannot make sense of it at the moment, although you will get positive news one day as i know it can be a long old process. Please don't feel too down on yourselves, best wishes.

                                                                      Chris x 

    Its sometimes not easy but its worth it ! 

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