So maybe a second opinion? This is the resources link on the OCF website.

https://oralcancerfoundation.org/resources/

Go to the best hospitals link. It will take you to an independent, well respected, review of all cancer hospitals in the US, you can sort from the national list, then by city or zip. There is one highly rated nationally on the San Diego list you may want a second opinion from.

In my experience, no quality doctor cares if you get a second opinion, ones that feel threatened by second opinions I wouldn’t want as my doc. If they’re good, having their idea validated by another doctor is a good thing. Second opinions are normal and customary when you are dealing with things you don’t know much about. You body, your car, and more. Be informed when it’s important. Clearly you have a strong background to draw from. But that also means you know there are lots of variables throughout treatment. The only thing we have total control over is where and by who we get treated.

Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.