girlcat41

I am not sure which strain caused my tumor. My tonsils were removed 3-1-2007. My Tumor was stage 2. The prognosis is 99% cure, with treatment. However the treatment is quite aggressive. I began radiation on both sides of my neck on 4-18; this will continue for 7 weeks, 5 days a week. I had a high dose of Chemo administered on 4-17, and will have 2 more doses before my treatment ends June 6. I had a feeding tube placed on 4-30, because the doctors anticipate I will not be able to swallow during the last few weeks. Despite this, I am doing well, and am out and about in Boston everyday(I have come to Dana Farber for treatment ),and I go home every weekend --about 1 hour away. My only symptom prior to my tonsillectomy was ONE enlarged tonsil and fatigue. My doctors will not allow supplements to strengthen the immune system because it could make the radiation less effective. Remember-sometimes what we take to help our healthy cells can also strengthen unhealthy, cancerous cells.