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@simplygrand
Sure, had 2gy per IMRT radiation treatment X 24 . It was proposed that I get 35 treatments for 70gy.
The NavDx could be used to monitor progress with treatments but
there seems to be a reluctance to try and cut people loose early. Why ? Your guess is as good as mine but the back pocket thing comes to mind unfortunately.
I had trouble with the 40 cesplatin doseage and after 2 of them I took 2 weeks off from that and came back for 2 half doses which was more tolerable.
As for the radiation , I continued treatments until swallowing became difficult and chose to stop treatments completely and take the test.
A feeding tube was not in the cards for me. I had read numerous trials about this cancer and saw good curative results with less treatments than the current standard of care protocol. Hope this helps.

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@woodsy1

Thank you for being so thoughtful. I will ask them about NavDx as a check during treatment, not just after all is completed.
I hope you're during well personally. It sounds like you struggled with both the cisplatin and eating/swallowing. I'm glad you were able to do well after stopping and that NavDx was part of your solution. Hopefully (fingers crossed) that I can tolerate thins well. Again, thank you for your support!