After reading the board for a while, I've noticed that a lot of the group has had a reoccurrence of their cancer. I have to admit it concerns me (as I don't want to have to deal with this again) and makes me wonder if the numbers are skewed because those who have had a second bout with cancer are more likely to be on the board.

My ENT told me that with a Stage 2 tumor, removed with clean margins, and clear lymph nodes that I had an 85% chance of a cure. I know you're not doctors, but does this seem reasonable? What have others been told about the odds after their first treatment?

Thanks in advance, Aimee

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SCC of tongue, T2N0M0
Partial glossectomy, modified right side neck dissection 2/06

Stage 2 SCC of tongue, surgery only 2/13/06. Margins & nodes were clear. No rad or chemo deemed necessary. Recurrence found 4/07. Surgery 5/22/07 with Cisplatin x 3 and 33 IMRT. Died 12/28/07.