Tammy, you know, I'm not sure if considered new or not. I did not even think about that. I will ask though. Good question. I'm assuming the MRI and PET will tell some of the story. Thank you for the thoughts.
Age 44. Diagnosed at 34 (2006) with T1N0 SCC tongue on right side. Neck dissed & 6 weeks Radiation. 30% tongue removed. Never smoked; 2nd recurrence 1/2013 on left side. Surgery to remove 2/2013 forearm flap/neck dissec T1N0; brachytherapy 4/2013; 3rd recurrence 11/2015 mandibulectomy for jaw bone cancer Stage IV/no lymph node involvement
