Just bringing this back to the top - would really like to hear from anyone if they have had a 2nd neck dissection. Just wondering if a 2nd surgery is common for a recurrence.

Thanks,

Pam

SCC Base of Tongue Stage IV- 2/04 - 40 Rads 1/2 conventional, 1/2 IMRT; 3 chemo treatments consisting of Carboplatin/Taxol/5-FU; Right Radical Neck Dissection
7/04; scans and pathology clear