[quote=cbhh]Second excision by ENT in October 2010. Margins clear.
Desiring to be proactive my ENT referred me to a head/neck oncologist at MUSC in Charleston. They are now recommending a 3rd excision. I was feeling rather fortunate to have come away with an early diagnosis, minimal speech or eating impairment and am now feeling a little scared.
I know many of you have had a much harder time and I apologize for complaining [/quote]

Catherine ;),

Welcome to the OCF family.

I know the �feeling rather fortunate to have come away with an early diagnosis.�

And the, I �am now feeling a little scared�; Translation, �I AM TERRIFIED!�

And, �I apologize for complaining�: HERE�. Not Necessary, No How, No Way!

I see that MUSC is a Comprehensive Cancer Center. I would suggest a second opinion from another CCC NCI Link . An independent evaluation of your specific situation from another set of experts might help. I got opinions from two CCCs: VCU and Johns Hopkins.

OCF is the place to ask questions. I admire your desire to be proactive and informed!

LeslieB is a poster here whose husband was diagnosed with "SCC in Situ." She will probably check in on this thread with her expert knowledge!