Julia, I'm glad surgery is an option but what an ordeal he is going to endure. I have met people at my local hospital support group who have had extensive facial surgery but can't think of anyone here who has reported an operation like that. I hope someone who knows more than me responds soon. I wish you both well.It's quite amazing what reconstructive surgery can do.


1996, ovarian cancer surgery + cisplatin and taxol.
September, 2007, SCC of left lateral tongue. Excision.
October, 2009 recurrence in scar tissue, T1NOMO. Free flap surgery from left wrist - neck dissection. 63 year old New Zealander. No chemo, no RT.
February, 2014. New primary in left buccal mucosa. Marginal mandibulectomy, neck dissection, right arm free forearm flap. T1N0M0 but third occurrence and some areas of concern: RT started 8 April and finished 19 May.