Well...I've had 62 radiation treatments and numerous scans. We do what we have to in order to catch a recurrance at the earliest possible moment. I have had 7 years since 1st surgery/treatment, 3 years since the 2nd. I don't know what the "guidelines" are, I just know that aggressive treatment and early detection are the keys to good health.

Donna,69, SCC L Tongue T2N1MO Stg IV 4/04 w/partial gloss;32 radtx; T2N2M0 Stg IV; R tongue-2nd partial gloss w/graft 10/07; 30 radtx/2 cispl 2/08. 3rd Oral Cancer surgery 1/22 - Stage 1. 2022 surgery eliminated swallowing and bottom left jaw. Now a “Tubie for Life”.no food envy - Thank God! Surviving isn't easy!!!! .Proudly Canadian - YES, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IS WONDERFUL! (Not perfect but definitely WONDERFUL)