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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | When I went thru my third round of OC in 2009 I had complications with the first mandibulectomy. My body rejected the titanium plate causing the transplanted skin to turn black and die. The titanium plate was removed and the mandibulectomy was redone 3 weeks after the first one. This left me permanently disfigured. Alpaca, I kinda think you may have seen my photos but Im not completely sure. One year later I was finally eligible to have reconstruction surgery to help fix the left side of my face and neck. This was 100% covered by my insurance. I even had some other surgery covered 100% as it was a direct result of the failed mandibulectomy. I'll PM you with those details. I hope this helps you.
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  | 
