Maureen,

My understanding is that it is not the ENT typically who orders the follow up scans but the radiation oncologist. After my radiation treatments, the radiation oncologist wanted to see me 1 month after treatment ended, then 3 months (at which time I had a CT scan), at 6 months (another CT scan), at 9 months and approx. 12 months (another scan). I saw the ENT surgeon every 6 weeks following the end of radiation treatment.

I would contact your radiation oncologist and make sure that he/she is comfortable with the monitoring schedule and that you and your husband are as well. As Gary noted above, every doc seems to have a different approach to imaging, some prefer MRI's, some CT scans, some PET/CT scans, some x-rays.

Best, Sheldon

Thanks! I appreciate the replies! I will definately talk to Rod about seeing his radiologist for his next check up. I am surprised his ENT hasn't mentioned it, but that's okay maybe it's up to the patient.

Gary, You are so right about the further you get from tx the less worried you are. I remember Rod's first couple check ups, we were nervous wrecks for days now after a few good reports, it isn't as bad. I think a good report from the radiation oncologist will help too! He did have a good birthday weekend, alot to celebrate compared to a year ago! Thanks again & God bless!Maureen