Laurie,

You talked to Dr. Neil Futran, he's one of the best in the field and was my surgeon. I also had stage 4 oral cancer, did chemo and radiation and then had Dr. Futran and team do my mandiblectomy w/fibular free flap and neck dissection.

The UWMC is rated 12th in the nation in Otolaryngology, 6th in cancer care. These professionals are literally world class. I think you made the right choice by listening to Dr. Futran...that man and his team are part of the reason I'm alive today.

The key thing is, your husband is alive and you can rest assured that you've done everything you can do to beat this thing. Underestimating this disease, especially at later stages will kill you.

I hope I've eased your mind...there is life after a ND and it is still good.

Eric