Danielle, welcome to OCF. You have come to the right place for info and support to help your father.

Here is some info about second opinions and some other info that may help. Also there is a list of comprehensive cancer centers (CCC). Those are the countries top hospitals to treat cancer. They use a team based approach where all the specialists get together so everyone is on the same page.


Diagnosing and Second Opinions

CCC list

Best wishes!


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