Hi heather I absolutely did not intend for you to feel attacked - and trust in a dr is very important. It is after all your decision. As others have stated we just want to educate - having been here a while you learn a few things - 1) not all hospitals are created equal (and many newcomers don't know that and make decisions based on convenience thinking one hospital is the same as another - ask Kelly about his recent ordeal with an experienced ent - who told him his cancer was back - he was terminal, and to look for a hospice (he actually had a brutal canker - that was necrotic) - for this reason we always suggest looking into the best possible care. and 2) some people simply don't ask - just accept what is given in terms of advice this can be a deadly mistake.

Unfortunately we've lost far too many members here - some in their early 20s to this disease - we always hope and pray for the best outcome and treatment for all. The worst thing is to sit there and regret your decision afterwards - and wonder - what if...
Hugs seriously I didn't mean to offend you - Hope all goes well. Treatment will be rough -but you will get through it. And try to take some time for yourself.


Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan