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Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 207 | Hi Jennie,
he needs the tests. My thyroid was fried. the synthroid I take now really helps my energy level and general outlook. I am ready to get my annual CT scan and chest Xray whenever they ask. it is important to make sure nothing has spread. These are just preventative measures. My RO told me 90% of reoccurance happens in the first 2 years. Not sure if that is correct, but I really like the work he has done. None of these test hurt or casue pain. If I were your husband, the worrying would drive me crazy. it is also unfair to you being the caregiver. My wife would take the padding off the bat if I did the same. I feel she went through almost as much as I did, without the physical pain of course.
Good luck. if you want me to kick him in the but, I will.
Steve
SCC, base of tongue, 2 lymph nodes, stage 3/4. 35 X's IMRT radiation, chemo: Cisplatin x 2, 5FU x2, & Taxol x2. Hooray, after 3 years I'm in still in remission.
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