This was what I copied from one of ChristineB's posts:

A second opinion at a different facility, preferably at a Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) would be a very good choice if its available. They use a team based approach where all the experts are on the same page. They work together to create your individual treatment plan. Tumor boards are when all the specialists get together and discuss each individual case. Then a treatment plan is created well before any surgery is planned. There are even places that provide free or very low cost airfare and rooms for cancer patients who travel for their treatments. Find the very best medical team you can and get started to eliminate the cancer. Remember your physician and medical team work for you so choosing the right team and facility are crucial.


https://www.cancer.gov/research/nci-role/cancer-centers/find THIS IS THE LINK TO CCCs


Last edited by VirgoMomof3Boys; 10-06-2018 09:12 AM.
Laura Age 40
Tongue lesion on left side grew and was hurting in mid-August
Dx as squamous cell carcinoma on 9.18.18
Left Neck Dissection and tongue surgery, lost a fourth of my tongue on 10.1.18, tumor had grown to a T3
Margins were clear except front section of tongue margin had three stray cancer cells that were not in the tumor
Additional surgery 10.18.18 to remove another cm near where the stray cells were found
33 radiation treatments from Nov 2018 through Jan 2019