Karen,

I will definitely add that to my list of questions for my doctor(s). I still have a lot to learn about free flaps, and I'm sure the whole process is very costly also! Thank God I have good insurance, but I still have to pay a portion of my treatment.

Thank you again for your input!

Susan

SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0
Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV-
Surgery: June 2005
RT: Feb-Apr 2006
HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105!
Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010
Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia
Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia
Dental issues: 2013-2022 (ORN)