Is it typical for a recurrence of head and neck cancer? I [...]

Posted by Fourlaffs @fourlaffs, Jan 9, 2015

Is it typical for a recurrence of head and neck cancer? I was diagnosed with stage 4 HPV on the base of my tongue 2013. After 40 rounds of radiation and 4 rounds of chemo I thought I put this behind me. Six months later same cancer appears on the lymphoid. I had a radical neck dissection in 2014, and god willing it’s gone. I’ve been x-rayed in Dec to ensure it didn't go to the lungs or the bones. I'm totally paranoid and feel like I’m walking on eggshells. Does it get any better?

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Cocobud | @cocobud | Jan 20, 2015

WOW, you have been through a lot. I have exactly what you had stage four head, neck and throat. Had the same regimen you had 4 chemo.40Rad.
I heard our numbers for us is 40% chance of return. This scares me also.
We have to keep fighting....Bless you and best of luck.

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