Christine,
Thank you so much for your response. The hospital and surgeon that I chose (University of Pennsylvania)are not on the CCC list, but are on the US News Best Hospitals List. Ranked #2 in PA and #1 in Philly, Nationallly ranked #11 in cancer. I'm feeling much more confident now.
Yesterday impressions were taken for an obturator and was consulted on pre-radiation oral care. I'm having an MRI of the orbits and brain tomorrow. My PET scan was clear. My nodes are being removed as a precaution. Your history is quite humbling... you sure seem to have been through a lot. I'm very happy for you that made it... you must be a tough lady! and I noticed your age... that, in a strange way, makes me feel so not all alone.