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Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Hello Rick, I am saddened that her primary doctor couldn't have found that out sooner, given her history.
The best long term statistics suggest that a comprehensive cancer center is the way to go. That said you may find that what her radiation onc. is suggesting is in fact the same as what a CCC would suggest. You will only feel better if you get that second opinion. My only concern is that you move quickly on getting that second opinion.
Radiation is effective, I wonder if her recurrant cancer occured outside the area previously treated with radiation?
In any case I wish her and you well.
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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