Biopsy

Hu Bridgetb. Oh no fingers x it’s nothing. That’s right we usually can’t have radiotherapy in the same place. There are a few thoughts that because the treatment is so targeted it may be possible if in another area close by. Lyn mSophie66  has had radiotherapy twice with a gap of  8 years from memory it was still in the jaw area but opposite side.,

The next course of treatment could be immunotherapy which is having good results for many reoccurrences. .Keep,in touch and understand what your hubbys initial thoughts are   but please talk it over with consultant if the news isn’t good.,

Theres certain criteria to be met to have immunotherapy it’s all to do with PDL scores ask  hubbys consultant,if need be. 
hugs Hazel 

bridgetb said:

im sure i heard that rt couldnt be done twice in same area.

No it can't as it would destroy his jaw but it is possible if there is another cancer some distance from the original.

Hazel has mentioned immunotherapy which is something to discuss with his oncologist 

Let us know how he gets on, fingers crossed and hugs

Hi Bridgetb. I am so sorry to hear that your husband may have a potential new cancer. I had jaw cancer and in 2013 had a right mandibulectomy and 6 weeks of radiotherapy. In 2019 I had a new cancer in my upper left jaw and had a maxillectomy and another lot of radiotherapy. It is correct that you can't have more radiotherapy in the same area. I only had it because it was on the other side of my face and was very targeted. When I got another occurrence in my right upper jaw and had another maxillectomy I could not have anymore radiotherapy as I had my quota already on the right side. However all has gone well and I am doing fine although with a few challenges around eating. 

I would recommend your husband goes with your consultant's recommendations. I have and I am glad I did as I am still enjoying my life and new experiences. It seems tough at the time but is worth it. I was 59 when I started treatment and am now 71 so definitely lots of life after treatment. 

Best wishes to you and your husband.

Lyn