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Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 756 Likes: 1 | FunnyGirl,
I�m so sorry your facing yet another recurrence. I�m a member of the recurrence club also although my surgeries weren�t as extensive as yours. Don�t give up and definitely go for the additional opinions.
I�ve heard many good things about the U of PA � great hospital and doctors. A friend of mine was treated by Dr. Urken (not sure of spelling either, but believe it is the same doctor you are talking about). She is a 10+ year survivor, was either stage 3 or 4, and is doing great today. I�m sure she would be willing to talk to you if you want � just send me a PM with your contact info and I�ll forward it on to her.
Wishing you the very best. I�ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
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)
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