I don't know if my first oral surgeon had the exact same type as that, but he did have a chunk of his jaw removed for cancer in the bone there. (link removed to my former Dr.'s practice per forum etiquette guide)

If it is rare as the first pop up that came up, you may want to consider a bit of travel.

You have one of the top centers in the world about a 13 hour drive to your south (Edited to remove the name and link per etiquette guide), I think I've seen full on articles on here mentioning the top ones though, and I can try the PM thing too.

An initial consultation with a local cancer center doesn't commit you to going with them, and they may even recommend a certain sub-specialist elsewhere.

I guess you could endeavor to learn all you can about your specific type, and see which doctors are experienced with it, you could consult with them and see what they say and recommend.

You can start by making those phone calls and asking about getting consultation appointments, you were just diagnosed, you are seeking treatment and are exploring options and deciding on how to proceed.

Hang in there!

Last edited by ChrisCQ; 12-10-2024 06:33 PM. Reason: Removal of Institution Name and Drs websiste per Forum Etiquette Guide

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