Cindy,

I would have to agree with Christine - get a second opinion at a major cancer center. Everyone is different, and we are not medical professionals nor do we know enough about your case to give you advise on treatment.

Yes, radiation is tough and many have long-term issues because of it, but if they did not get all the cancer with surgery alone, it can spread and you can be in a worse situation. I know many that were treated with surgery only and are fine, and others like myself that had surgery and radiation, and still had a recurrence.

It is a tough decision to make, and it is in your best interest to seek a second opinion with doctors that treat a lot of oral cancer patients. As Christine pointed out, there is a lot of great information on the main pages of the OCF website, take notes, make a list of questions to ask, but ultimately it is a decision you will have to make.

Wishing you the best!


Susan

SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0
Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV-
Surgery: June 2005
RT: Feb-Apr 2006
HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105!
Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010
Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia
Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia
Dental issues: 2013-2025 (ORN of lower jaw)