If your tumor was precancerous then you are one lucky patient! We all have concerns of a recurrence. Try your best not to live your life constantly thinking "what if". This is beyond your control. There really isnt anything you can do to prevent it from coming back. Just try your very best to make the most of every day and be happy knowing that right now you are cancer free.

You should be having thorough check ups and future scans to ensure you remain cancer free. If your current doctor does not answer your questions and seems too busy to give you enough attention then it might be a good idea to find another doctor you are more comfortable with. Communication is very important with helping you to feel at ease and satisfied with your choices. If your doctor is too rushed then speak up and tell him you need more time as you have questions. Congrats on the great results!


Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile