Hello nine lives: I'm so sorry to read about your reccurence. Please don't beat yourself up about waiting though. The important thing is that you know what you're facing and you've been through worse before. Please keep us informed as you go along. Everyone here is on your team.

I'm sure you're going to get all kinds of great advice and support. You've come to a very loving and supportive place!

My thoughts are with you.

David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18