Welcome to OCF!

Im so sorry to hear of yoru husbands diagnosis! you will find lots of correct info and moral support here on the forum.

I would suggest taking him as soon as possible to one of the countrys top comprehensive cancer centers (CCC). It does make a difference! They will have the nations top doctors and are more likely to go by the NCI guidelines. At a CCC they will have the most experience and are best with complicated cases. The CCC also will have a team based approach where all the specialists will meet to discuss each individual case and make a treatment plan that best suits each patient.

CCC list

Dont worry, we will be here to help get you both thru this.

Best wishes!!!



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