 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Welcome to OCF! So glad you have found this place to help you with info and support. A recurrence is the thing all of us survivors fear the most. Its can be paralyzing when it happens. The very best thing you can do is to not hesitate, take action to get rid of the cancer immediately. I know you are worried because you delayed but by inaction it doesnt mean it is not treatable.
Ive had OC 3 times and have been fortunate enough to survive. I have only had radiation once but there are several others here who have had it 2 times. It has even been done a 3rd time for one of our members.
Dont give up! If you are not already being treated at a cancer center it may be a good idea to go to one. They have the most experience with oral cancer and have a team of specialists working together on your individual case.
Best wishes!!
ChristineSCC 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  | 
