I think that Eileen has described the results better than I can, since while I am familiar with the issues, she has lived it. Permanent removal of any anatomical feature of your body deserves the serious consideration that you are giving it. I would ask the MDACC docs to describe to you in detail the pros and cons of the procedure. As a MDACC alumni myself, I have lot of faith in an institution that is top rated in the US. Having said that, I never let any one do anything to me, until I am at the point where I understand the pluses and minuses completely. Make them tell you everything, including all the long term quality of life issues that my be improved or exacerbated by this procedure.

Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.