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I don't know where you live but if you can find a PROTON radiation treatment facility near you that would be my
advice at this point. The reason I say that is that I was treated every day for 6 weeks in Knoxville, Tn. where there was 1 of only 40 of these centers in the country. What it does is target the cancer where the tumor is and stops without passing through the body (as PHOTON radiation does) which means it does not harm other organs. The facility in Knoxville had patients coming from quite a ways away and they would rent a place for the week, be treated and return home for the weekend. It is more expensive but if you have decent insurance most of or all of it may be covered. They will also work with you on financing. It worked for me(I am now 76) and the two pet scans I have had were both clear. I wish you all the best as it is a very scary thing to deal with!

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Thank you for the suggestion Chip. We're in the northeast (Connecticut), only 1-1/2 hours from Mass General in Boston where they offer it. Unfortunately I don't have enough PTO left at work to be able to make that work. I'm glad you were able to get that treatment and to do well! Thanks again for your reply and suggestion. All the best to you