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Oral cancer after surgery and radiation, recurrence after one year. now started chemotherapy & doctor says not to worry. will it fully cure or not?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Second opinion: Call for a second opinion for your peace of mind and ask the same question to your new doctor.

Answered 7/11/2018

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Dr. Peter Karsant answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Reoccurence: Cancer of the tongue can be very aggressive and difficult to cure. Hard to say if it will'fully' cure without more specific details. Please have an in depth conversation with the oncologist to discuss the reality of the situation in this particular case.

Answered 9/12/2013

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