Murf-

I think you may be surprised at the limited treatment options you have available.

Like Christine noted, not many people have two courses of radiation. (Mine were 17 years apart and it was only an option because of the time between.)

Whatever course your doctors decide on, follow up with a second opinion at the best available CC.

Meanwhile, you should probably take some time and allow yourself to become emotionally and mentally prepared for the next stage in your fight. Oral Cancers are tough and there are no easy solutions in becoming cancer free.

BTW - PEG Tubes and pump feeds are not as bad as they sound, if you end up requiring them. (I'm 6'-2", 245 lbs, and maintain a consistent weight with only pump feeds)


1997 SCC Tumor on tongue - Partial Gloss
1997 Met to Lymph
Radical Neck Dissection / 2nd Partial Gloss
6 weeks chemo and radiation
Brachytherapy
2011 Stroke
2014 Recurrence SCC at Base of Tongue / Hemi-gloss
Free Flap reconstr from thigh
PEG Tube
Radiation
Permanent Issues with speech and swallowing
2018 - Bleeding throat / mouth
2019 - Bleeding throat / mouth
2019 - 3rd diag Cancer SCC Base of mouth / jawbone
2019 - Aug remove portion of jaw / right pec det / free flap closure and tongue