Trout125,

I’m glad you are going to Johns Hopkins. Speaking from experience it is one of the best in the country. I started off at a local hospital where I had my first surgery. Over the years because of a number of issues I went to a few different larger hospitals, and finally ended up at Hopkins - by far the best experience and knowledgeable doctors and other staff. My last two surgeries were at Hopkins and if I had started there I would not have the many problems I do now.

If you want more details about my “oral cancer adventures” see my signature below. You can also search the posts that I made - I first went to Hopkins in 2010, so look for that time frame.

Wishing you the best!


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)