From what the doctor explained to my dad and I, the chemotherapy only works in conjunction with radiation. My dad opted not to do chemo, so he is only getting radiation. Also, they said that area could only be radiated once. Hope this helps.

Anxious caregiver.
Squamous cell ca cheek/jawbone/mandible/Stage IV positive lymph nodes.Surgery, Jan 08. Removal of cheek,removal of lymph nodes.Currently undergoing week4 of radiation treatment--to receive 33 treatment in all.Takes Fenyl patch and hydromorphine.