darnit! I wasn't even that worried about radiation induced cancer -- guess I had forgotten for a while about the correlation.

So, what are the "odds" since the 'roid is fried, that cancer will be knocking on the door again as a result of the burn?

Also, if the thyroid is toast, does the cancer incidence increase or decrease?

OK, now I need to have a drink of wine and watch some Dexter on DVD.

Some of you might recall my friend Tim from SF and Alaska. He had a "recurrence" after 14 years. I often presumed it could have been a byproduct of the radiation he had.

Michael | 53 | SCC | Right Tonsil | Dx'd: 06-10-05 | STAGE IV, T3N2bM0 | 3 Nodes R Side | MRND & Tonsillectomy 06/29/05 Dr Fee/Stanford | 8 wks Rad/Chemo startd August 15th @ MSKCC, NY | Tx Ended: 09-27-05 | Cancer free at 16+ Yrs | After-Effects of Tx: Thyroid function is 0, ok salivary function, tinnitus, some scars, neck/face asymmetry, gastric reflux. 2017 dysphagia, L Carotid stent / 2019, R Carotid occluded not eligible for stent.2022 dental issues, possible ORN, memory/recall challenges.