Cynthia......My first check up was exactly one month after I finished RAD, and I believe that appointment was with my Radiology Onoclogist and shortly thereafter I saw my ENT. After that, I was scheduled for a quarterly CT scan, a visit to both my ENT and Onocologist along with quarterly blood work done. After five long years they just gave me the OK for a chest xray every six months and at that time blood work drawn and a visit with my onocologist. However, I still see my ENT on a quarterly basis. Hope that helps. Glad to hear your Mom is doing OK! I look forward to reading your posts just to see how she is coming along. Sincerely, Donna
SCC first time 1989, with a diagnoses of 'cancer in situ' removed lesion, no other treatments. SCC recurrence 1997 of tongue and floor of the mouth. Stage III /IV Hemmiglossectomy (removed over 60% of tongue/ floor of the mouth), free flap, modified neck, RAD and Chemo(cisplatin, 5fu) simutainously. Cancer free 6, yes, six, years!
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