 "OCF Down Under" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,301 | Welcome Mary
Christine has suggested that your sister get�s a second opinion. In light of all that has gone before I think that would be a good idea. What state is your sister in? What type of Dr's are you referring to?
This is the first time I have heard of the flap being taken from the inside of a cheek...it does not mean that is is not done!
I cannot comment on the radiation as I did not have it but it seems you need a lot more information from the medical experts.
You will find this forum invaluable for information from people who have or are where your sister is now. It is great that she has you to obtain information for her.
Gabiele
History Leukoplakia bx 8/2006 SCC floor mouth T3N0M0- Verrucous Carcinoma.
14 hour 0p SCC-Right ND/excision/marginal mandibulectomy 9/2006, 4 teeth removed, flap from wrist, trach-ng 6 days- no chemo/rad.
6 ops and debulking (flap/tongue join) + bx's 2006-2012.
bx Jan 2012 Hyperkeratosis-Epithelial Dysplasia
24cm GIST tumour removed 8/2013. Indefinite Oral Chemo.
1/31/16 passed away peacefully surrounded by family
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