Susan,

Here is some information about CCC's provided by Leslie B to another new poster (hope you don't mind, Leslie, but nobody can say it better than you!).

Hope it helps.

[quote=Leslie B]...you will see so many recommendations here to get an opinion (or two, or more) from a comprehensive cancer center, or CCC. At such a facility your husband's case will be evaluated by a "tumor board" of medical professionals from a variety of specialties. They will discuss his case and come up with a treatment plan. Many CCCs have specialized head and neck cancer clinics -- and because these cancers can affect so many vital functions, it is critical to have a team of professionals who are familiar with this disease working together for the best outcome.

To learn more about CCCs, you can start here Another source of information is the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of about 20 of the country's leading cancer centers. It's this group that devises the annual treatment protocols used by hospitals across the country.
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