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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Nick, in some cases a patient can get radiation more than once. Ive seen several OC patients go thru it twice. I personally know of 5 patients who have done it 3 times. This all comes down to a case by case basis. So many variables makes it difficult to predict if someone would be a candidate to get rads again, or even for a third time. Im sure size and location of the tumor would play key roles in determining if it was a possibility. Chemo doesnt have the same limitations as rads. But, I would think the type of chemo should get changed if it didnt work as expected with a previous round of OC. By itself chemo is used alone in patients who are terminal to extend their lifespan.
I suggest getting a second opinion at one of the top CCCs.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
