Eric,

My mom had a recurrance (or so they say) but it was very close to the primary cancer so we are still unsure of it being a recurrance. She didn't have radiation with the first surgery although they did the radical neck dissection with no nodes positive and the neck dissection was not that bad at all especially when compared to the radiation and chemo. Even though she had IMRT after the second surgery they radiated bascially her entire mouth area both sides of her neck and even the chest area (heavily concentrated on the right side where the cancer was).

I am praying so hard for you that it is not a recurrance. Its the pits to have to go through more surgery and treatment. I checked your profile and realized that you are my husbands age. I can't even begin to imagine how hard this is for you and your wife. I will be praying for you both.

Take Care,
Dani