Janice,

Welcome to OCF and I�m truly sorry you needed such a place. I would highly recommend getting a 2nd or even a 3rd opinion. As others have pointed out, there are many excellent hospitals in the Northeast US � Johns Hopkins is #1 in Ear, Nose & Throat cancer and HUP (Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania) is #7. Sloan in NYC and Fox Chase are also highly rated. Here�s a link to the rankings:

http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings/cancer

I was treated at Hopkins this year for a recurrence and would highly recommend going there for a 2nd opinion. I have also been to HUP and Fox Chase for opinions. I sent you a PM with more details.


Susan

SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0
Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV-
Surgery: June 2005
RT: Feb-Apr 2006
HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105!
Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010
Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia
Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia
Dental issues: 2013-2022 (ORN)