Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 493 | Emily, I saw my RO and my MO every 3 months the first two years. I also see my ENT, who did my surgery, every 3 months. After the first year and a half or so, I had scans every 6 months. I am now seeing both oncologists every 6 months. My MO said he will not order any more scans unless there is indication of a problem. So far, I am still seeing the ENT every 3 months, and my family doctor every 4 months. I am nearly three years out of treament. My doctors are very thorough when I see them. Hope this answers your question.
Female, nonsmoker, 70, diag. 5/09 after tongue biopsy: stage IV. Left hemi-gloss. and left selec. neck disec. 30 lymph nodes removed May 20. Over 7 weeks daily rads. with three chemo. PEG removed 12/4/09 Am eating mostly soft foods. Back to work 11/09 Retired 4/1/11. 7 clear scans! Port out 9/11. 2/13. It's back: base of tongue, very invasive surgery involving lifestyle changes. 2/14: Now speaking w/Passey-Muir valve. Considering a swallow study. Grateful to be alive.
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