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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Just like with any major medical procedure, its always smart to seek out a second opinion. Some patients will go for a third or even fourth opinion. When seeking out another opinion its best (if possible) to get seen at a comprehensive cancer center (CCC). There have been studies done proving a CCC has better outcomes for patients, especially with complicated cases. Think of it this way, would you rather get your car fixed at a small shop where they might only work on your type of car and mechanical issue a couple times a year or a place where they do it every day, several times a day. Sure the people at a small place might be your neighbors or relatives and great people but the big guys are the ones who are more proficient and experience really does make a difference. A BIG difference! So before you begin anything, please get another opinion. Your life depends on it. Best wishes!!! NCI CCC list
ChristineSCC 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  | | |
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