I'm a physician now 14 years out from metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of one tonsil followed by radical neck surgery and 6 weeks of twice daily fractionated radiation therapy. Over the years I have personally encountered many adverse transient & permanent complications associated with treatment. While I have often thought about going on-line as a resource for patient experiences, this is the first time I have actually done so. I am willing to share my own personal experiences as a patient and compensations I have learned over the years for those facing treatment. One problem I personally faced over the years was a lack of other folks who had been through treatment or were long term survivors to discuss issues with. I did not undergo any form of chemotherapy so will not be able to comment in this area. If you are a long term survivor, I would also like to hear from you on issues you have dealt with over time.
Sincerely,
Loui Elfrink