I am 9 weeks post surgery after having a semi-glossectomy and freeflap. I had IMRT, 7000 rads, and Cisplatin ending back in June 2009 after a neck dissection. I had another previous surgery Jan 2008 for a partial glossectomy when I was first diagnosed.

I just had a clear MRI 2 weeks ago.

My surgeon and chemotherapy doctor tell me I should be aggressive as I can to prevent yet another reocurrance.

The radiation doctor is now not really recommending brachytherapy because of the clear MRI. He said the side effects are pretty bad and the treatment would compromise my quality of life much further.

I was wondering if anyone could share and insights.

Unfortunately, my insurance limits me to my local area.

Thank you so much!

'08 SCC Rt tongue,part glossect.
'09 Rt neck dissect, 3 Cisplatin, 35 rad.
Aug '11 Rt tongue,hemiglosstmy, Lt neck dissect, forearm flap, 8 Erbitux,30 rad, brachy tongue.
Oct '12 SCC prev stoma site. SCC inside trachea.
Nov '12 total larengectomy, addl neck disect, pec flap
Oct '15 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (form of leukemia)

Dec 8, 2015 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones
How Cindy wants to be remembered..."I want people to realize I am no longer trapped in this body prison, and I will be free and whole. I want to be remembered by all the good and loving times spent together, not in sadness."