All,

There are no set protocols for follow-up care and depending on the surgeon, oncolgist, hospital, etc. there are many different approaches taken.

I, for one, have never had a PET/CT scan or any scans, but do get an annual chest x-ray. That is all that my surgeon prescribed as a follow-up. Perhaps this is because I was staged as a T1NOM0.

Someday there may be standard protocols available, but as of now, I'm not aware of any.

Jerry

Jerry

Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.

"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"