Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | I had my total laryngectomy and left ND at HUP and love my surgeon there. I however do not know if he does the type of surgery you will need. Anita Francis husband just had reconstruction done there which involved his jaw by a different surgeon who Suzanne didn't like. She moved on to Fox Chase. Both hospitals are very good. Obviously HUP is easier to get to for you. I know nothing about Medicaid or how this works with no insurance. I guess you would need to contact the hosptial social worker. email me if you have questions or want my surgeons name.
Take care, Eileen
---------------------- Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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