Two different doctors had consultations with peer doctors at insurance company. We had in our appeal measurements on mouth closing from 35mm to 12mm at the time. We also kept calling and calling and calling.

I am very happy that other Cancers have laws to pay for reconstruction or other needs. I am becoming very vocal and frustrated that Oral Cancer is the Lonely step child.


SCC 9/2012 right upper right maxilla
Surgery 9/27/2012 to remove portion of right maxilla
DX-after surgery cancer cells in margin
RAD-33 TX ended 12/05/12
2/13-current-Severe Trismus and Radation Fibrosis
6/13-clear PET
6/13-Infection in radiation area of mouth, with surgery to drain infection
8/13-ended 40 HBOT treatments
11/13-Clear PET
3/14-Botox injections for severe Trismus
5/14-Clear PET/ 11/14-clear PET
Male age 53, non smoker, non drinker