Hi all,

This forum has been helpful. I recently had a fibula flap surgery to replace my right mandible. I had a benign tumor and an infection that caused me to have this surgery. I am 40 years old and have always been very active as an athlete. I also have a job that requires me to be on feet quite a bit and two young children. I was wondering if any one could give some more long term follow ups on how they have progressed years post op. What to expect, etc Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

James


***ADMIN NOTE***... This member is NOT the type of patient we normally see on our site... they did NOT have oral cancer, their medical history doesnt include OC, they only had a benign tumor and infection complications... nothing like the complexities patients with OC encounter.... that said, without having OC, this situation is too different for any type of comparison.... they do NOT have any of the problems patients that have had OC treatments, side effects and recoveries experience... since our site is comprised of oral cancer patients/survivors and caregivers who are without medical degrees or backgrounds, without the many years of medical school, years of clinical patient experiences, the patients full medical history, plus being over the internet... the patient to examine and ask questions of right in front of us to name a few differences... we are NOT qualified to compare our own compromised post cancer health with that of a person who has never had OC...

BOTTOM LINE..... unfortunately OCF is unable to help this person... this patient should seek alternative resources for patients more similar to themselves or inquire about other more appropriate avenues from their health care team