Long term effect from radiation? I probably have it! I just got results of a CT of my neck and discovered I have "atheriosclerotic calcification at the origin of the right external carotid artery resulting in a 40% diameter stenosis." It looks like I will be adding another specialist to my doctor arsenal, hopefully one without "surgeon" at the end of his or her title. That does seem doubtful since it looks like I may need to see a cardiovascular or vascular surgeon.

Any long term survivors with this malady? I will stay in touch as I travel this path.

Be well. Zenda
12/04 SCC Tonsil, Stage IV T3N2BM0. Mod RND, resect right oropharynx, free-flap, resect right tongue base. Erbitux,Docetaxel,RT X 33. 6/08 Mets lung, hilar lymph node:Carboplatin, Docetaxel. 2010 2nd clinical trial:lung clear, node stable. ORN,trismus,dysphagia. 8-10/2012 cryoablation,brachytherapy,cyberknife to lymph node. 12/12 NED. 6/13 Mets RLL lung: 8/13 cyberknife. 11/13 NED.