Hi...I'm new to this site and this is my first post...I was diagnosed in '03 with tongue cancer, had a partial glossectomy and 5 weeks of radiation, which was not a problem and only caused a sunburn. Had a recurrence in '04 and a hemiglossectomy. Nothing else. In May of 07, was diagnosed with a tumor around my carotid artery and had a radical neck and six weeks of radiation. No chemo since the docs said that since they were radiating the same area that had been done before, chemo would cause more problems. It has been hard to find someone who has gone through the same thing...two previous surgeries, radiation twice, to find out if what I'm feeling is "normal" and am hoping that this website and its members can help...

You are now officially my hero! I am on my 2nd go round with this evil thief cancer, but have only heard of one other who has gone the distance 3 times. I am currently having radiation for the 2nd time - but they are now radiating the other side, plus I am getting a course of chemo to boost the effectiveness of the radiation. I hope to hear more from you in future.

Donna