No matter how long ago your cancer went into remission, there is always a chance that cancer can return. The risk of remission is greatest within the first two years, which is why it's so important to make regular follow-up visits with your doctors so they can monitor for signs that the cancer has returned. Oral cancer patients can also develop a second form of cancer, both during treatment for oral cancer and afterward. Learn more in our blog article, "Oral Cancer Treatment."