Hi: I was wondering if anyone has had head and neck radiation 3 times? In 2007 I had IMRT for early stage rt tonsil cancer and in 2016 I had brachytherapy for left base of tongue caner. After a clear Petscan in March 2021.....I found out 2 months ago that I have a 3cm tumor in same location as 2016 tumor.....right base of tongue. Thank you in advance. Best Rick

Good luck. My two initial radiation applications were on opposite sides of my mouth.

Interested - long term side effect if my 2004 scatter radiation was that it might have been the cause of the 2022 cancer

In that surgery - I list my bottom left jaw and most of my teeth as well as the ability to swallow. So while the cancer was Stage 2 (as opposed to Stage 4 previously) that surgery had the greatest impact.

I have a permanent feeding tube for life - which I am dealing with okay ( no food envy) but my speech with my denture in is awful. I speak much better without teeth! I am also looking into so facial reconstruction so that I have a more neutral appearance and not a miserable”resting b*** face)! The facial deformity from the 3rd surgery scares children