Brendan, Im very sorry to learn of your recurrence!!!

Ive had oral cancer 3 times but have only gone thru radiation once. My second and third bouts were surgically treated. There are some members here who have done rads more than once. Just recently Charm completed his third round of radiation. It can be done but I do not know the stats. I do know doctors hesitate doing rads when its less than a year apart from the first round. I avoid the numbers as I know Im living on borrowed time so I dont want to know any odds of survival as I know I shouldnt be alive today.

Im sure Charm will be able to give you some insight as to what the risks vs benefits would be. I would think the benefits outweigh the risks as it will save your life. Please consider having a second opinion at a top rated cancer treatment center. Give yourself the very best fighting chance by seeking out the best of the best.

Wishing you good luck with everything!!!


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