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 Joined:  Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 8 |  PS...  Almost forgot!  I also suggest going to a major comprehensive cancer center (CCC) for a second opinion.    Below is a list of CCC's.  They are the countries top hospitals to treat cancer.  The CCC facilities all use a team based approach where the specialists get together so everyone is on the same page.  If you cant get to a CCC, there is also a list of the top US hospitals.  Look for a teaching hospital or university hospital.  Find the best medical care you can and get another opinion.CCC list  US News Best Hospitals List  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    |