While it is possible for a recurrence to pop up in another location, I think it usually it happens closer to the original tumor. At least thats been my experience with my recurrences. Ive seen others have it pop up all over the place too.

Best thing you can do is to keep vigilant and get your regular check ups. A recurrence would be treated just like an original cancer with surgery and/or radiation with or without chemo.

Hope its nothing serious! Best wishes!


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