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Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 757 Likes: 1 | Hi Julie,
I live in PA, and was treated locally. After my initial surgery, I went for a 2nd and 3rd opinion at two different hospitals in the Philadelphia area.
In 2010, I had a recurrence. I went back to one of the hospitals in Philly, and also went to Johns Hopkins for a 2nd opinion. I was very impressed with Hopkins and with the doctor (ENT/surgeon) and decided to be treated at Hopkins - best decision I made!
From what I've read, Johns Hopkins and MD Anderson (Texas) are two of the best hospitals for head and neck cancer in the USA. Sloan is very good also.
Best wishes!
Susan
SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0
Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV-
Surgery: June 2005
RT: Feb-Apr 2006
HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105!
Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010
Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia
Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia
Dental issues: 2013-2025 (ORN of lower jaw)
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