Had a phone call at 9am yesterday to fill a cancellation with the Oncology Consultant at 11. Wilma and I went along and it was confirmed that any treatment would only be palliative. To this end, and to alleviate the chest pain, I will have 5 sessions of radiotherapy as soon as possible. This will be concentrated on an area of muscle between the ribs where the cancerous cells are pressing.
After that if it’s been suggested that I could possibly have some form of chemotherapy (GemCarbo) to provide some comfort. To be confirmed after radiotherapy.
Immunotherapy has been ruled out as the cancer is not the appropriate type for this. An alternative of 2 types of chemo together with a form of immunotherapy was proposed but this could be damaging and only extend life expectancy by 4-6 weeks. The consultant estimates my current life expectancy as being between 6-9 months.
Take Care,
Bob
Thank you Bob for the update.
I’ve thought if you often over Christmas and hoped something could be done.
I hope you confound your oncologist and respond really well to the RT.
Hugs
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
