Lynne..without a doubt push for a second opinion. I have never heard of a hospital/doctor say no to providing one. I would call Sloan again and you will probably talk to someone else, hopefully someone more helpful. I went there for a 3rd opinion and saw Dr. Shah. Please don't give up.

Suzanne
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T1 SCC on right side of tongue
Age 31...27 when diagnosed
4 partial glossectomies
No chemo or radiation
Biopsy on 2/2/10-Clear
Surgery needed again...no later than April 2011
Loving life and just became a mother on 11/25/10
It's not what we CAN'T do..it's what we CAN do:)