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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Pete I am very surprised if, in fact, they will be re radiating some of the same areas, 6 months passing or not. Now granted I'm coming up on 2 years since my Tx plan was determined but I was told by my RO at Moffitt who also has been published on IMRT, that he hoped I didn't have a re occurrence because he could not radiate me again, period. Now since that time a few on this site have discussed additional radiation but not to the extent of what you said. I'm sure all this depends on how much you received the first time but seeing 39 rads it's hard to believe you didn't get the full dose. Obviously I hope the science has evolved to the point that additional radiation is determined to be safe so I hope you can shed some light here.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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