Hello, everyone,

Clark has had some new developments. His skin graft from the November jaw recon has a large opening that reveals the plate and 2 screws. Almost a repeat of last summer. He is scheduled for surgery on the April 5th with the Plastic Surgeon. The PS will take skin from Clark's torso under his right arm.

We are also waiting for the results of a prostate biopsy which will be available late this next week.

He has severe pain when he eats. We have to go back to the Oral/Max to find a solution. May involve more surgery. Can this be combined with the Plastic on the 5th? We are asking the Oral/Max.

Before the April 5th surgery, Clark may have a PET/CT. If there is evidence of activity, Clark wants to have the Head and Neck be able to do his thing at the same time the Plastic is in there. Clark is scheduled for a PET/CT early this week. If there is a hot spot, the Head and Neck Surgeon is obligated to biopsy it.

Or Clark can wait until he heals from the April 5th Plastic procedure and have a PET/CT on July AFTER the inflammation is gone from the surgery.

The ENT is leaving this PET/CT decision to us. They are sure that the area WILL light up if he has the PET/CT now, since there probably is some inflammation around this opening. They understand our concern. We don't want to miss anything but there is so much going on we don't have a clue which way to go.

I think of that saying "the best defense is a strong offense". We are trying to stay ahead of any recurrance at the same time solve some of these problems.

I told Clark that my buddies on OCF would put in their 2 cents. Please let me know what your thought are, Maybe someone out there has been in a similar situation.

I know this is wordy and if I haven't been clear, please ask me and I'll clarify.

Anita