[quote=Kent]I will check on a CCC and see if I can get in. Is the experience much different at a CCC?[/quote]
Kent --

The quote below was posted by a new OCFer after her husband was diagnosed with OC by an ENT. Since she lives in New York City, several people here encouraged her to get a second opinion at Memorial Sloan Kettering, one of the top cancer centers in the country. She posted this in mid-February after making an appointment there:

[quote=SusanW]The ENT guy said his practice (three guys) sees about one case of oral cancer a year. Sloan sees 3500. A bit of a difference. The strong message you guys sent me about where people should go is so important. I hope the word is out there.[/quote]
CCCs, or comprehensive cancer centers, take a "team" approach to treatment, which is critical for OC because the disease can affect diverse -- and vital -- functions. Your initial appointment at a CCC may be with an ENT, but your case will be considered by a "tumor board" made up of medical professionals from a variety of specialties -- surgeon/radiation oncologist/medical oncologist (chemo)/etc. -- who together will come up with a treatment plan.