You are being very smart to reach out and ask questions. Im glad to see you have changed to one of the major hospitals (sounds like its a CCC).

There have been several members who have had radiation more than once. I even know a few who went thru it 3 times. This is all on a case by case basis with many variables. Usually the 2nd or 3rd rounds of rads its a lesser quantity so its slightly easier to get thru. Plus being experienced with this you already know the pitfalls and what to expect. If doing rads again, focus on what is within your control... intake. By pushing every single day to take in at least 2500 calories and 48-64 oz of water daily it will help minimize the awful side effects.

Lean on us and we will do our very best to steer you in the right direction. You are part of our online family smile Hang in there!

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