Im very sorry to hear about the recurrence! Im sorry there arent many active members who have had this exact type of surgery. But, Im sure someone who has been thru it will chime in soon.

To me, it sounds like a difficult surgery and recovery. Hopefully the cancer has been caught early so its not as invasive. Depending on the exact location of the tumor, your husband may need a device called an obturator to cover any open area on the roof of his mouth.

Please keep us posted. 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