Hi Ken. So glad you have found OCF. This is the place to get all the help you could ever ask for relating to oral cancer. Since you are a dentist, hopefully you will be able to take what you learn here and use it to help not just your sister but also any patients you encounter who have oral cancer.

So far, it sounds like you have been welcomed with open arms. Glad to see you are being steered towards cancer centers and the top places in the country. Your sister is very fortunate to have you in her corner! Keep up the good work smile


Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile