Moffitt Cancer Center is not far over near Tampa. That is one of the countries top cancer centers. Here is a list to help you choose. Finding an ENT who is experienced with oral cancer patients is easy. Ask them. Look them up online. See if they are affiliated with a cancer center. I would call and say "Im looking for an ENT, what does Dr ______ specialize in? Does the doctor see more children or adults? Does he have any oral cancer patients? How many do you think the doctor diagnoses per year? Give the receptionist time to answer each question. Then do some research yourself online. Get this taken care of while you are there, dont put it off. Good luck!!!

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***** The above links are pages found on the main OCF site. It is full of many of the things you are asking questions about. You will find lots of helpful info there. Of course we will be happy to answer your questions too but this might be a good place to educate yourself about oral cancer and finding a doctor. Best wishes!

Last edited by ChristineB; 02-28-2012 04:34 PM.

Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile