penners, thank you for the info. her surgery was done in Greenville, NC. charlotte is not too far away - maybe 4 hours.

we're not too interested in just switching drs though. she actually has an awesome surgeon, he came highly recommended but i feel like we need a TEAM of people to help her. here is a link to her current surgeon
camnitz

my mom, age 59.

12/08 surgery & 33x rad
4/09 recurrence
5/09 surgery & 35x rad
12/09 recurrence
1/10 surgery. peg tube, trach, fibula free flap
6/10 recurrence. double chemo treatments.
8/10/10 finally at peace in heaven