PS from Michelle41,

In re-reading your original post, I saw that theoriginal ENT team was suggesting outpatient, minor surgery.

It sounds as though you've been presented with 2 very different treatment scenarios. Are you debating which way to go? Or seeking a third opinion?


History of leukoplakia <2001-2004. SCC lateral tongue 9/03; left radical neck dissection & hemiglosectomy 10/03, T2-3,N0M0; 28 IMRT radiation completed 12/03. 30 HBO dives Oct-Nov 04 for infections and bone necrosis -mandible.