My follow up was a CT scan a few months folowing treatment then a PET scan a year one year afterwards. I was seeing doctors every 6 weeks or so and they continued with their probing and poking. Now, a year out, don't see them but every 3 months. Best of luck to her continued recovery.

Bill . . . SCC - originated in right tonsil, drifted into neck ( 28 lymph nodes removed - one positive ). Radical neck dissection in September 07, completed 34 radiation tx on January 4, 2008. Used Peg. Non smoker, 61, good shape, no previous health issues. Second year PET scan - "all clear".