This time I have a question. Several days ago, I had the pleasure of meeting another survivor. He had an unknown primary and received radiation, as well as a left RND. He is now four years post treatment. That is the good news!

The bad news is he is now losing vision, hearing and has had surgery on his right side carotid artery to correct a problem. He told me that radiation was the cause of all his these more recent troubles. frown

We all talk about the "gift that keeps on giving" but I had no idea how much "giving" I'd be in receipt of. I would like more information as to the Life-long effects of radiation assuming the cancer is defeated. A list of potential long term radiation caused maladies and their respective symptoms and the time frame within which to expect symptoms.

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.