DJS, I'm also confused about the no follow up scan deal. Most everyone here gets a follow up either MRI or ct, in my case PET/CT every 6 months for the first 3 years or so anyway, and manage a exam every 2-3 months, with chest x-ray every year.

I recently had a chest x-ray that looked slightly suspicious, and the doc did a follow up one real quick with a different view. Follow up confirmed no problems, as there can be some post rad issues with the top apex of the lungs caused by exposure to radiation.

Sorry to hear about your husband's recurrance, we'll all be praying for him. Come here anytime for support if you need it.

Bob

SCC Tongue, stage IV diagnosed Sept, 2002, 1st radical neck dissection left side in Sept, followed by RAD/Chemo. Discovered spread to right side nodes March 2003, second radical neck dissection April, followed by more RAD/Chemo.