The Moffitt Cancer Center is only 1 hour away, in Tampa.

Here's their site: http://www.moffitt.usf.edu/

They are currently ranked # 13 in the whole US for Cancer care, by US News http://www.usnews.com/usnews/health/best-hospitals/directory/glance_6391069.htm

Good luck with your Mom's journey...and God bless you for being so strong for both your parents.

For what it's worth, I've read lately that Thryoid cancer is more treatable that SCC. I could be wrong, but I think they are acheiving good cure rates.

Michael | 53 | SCC | Right Tonsil | Dx'd: 06-10-05 | STAGE IV, T3N2bM0 | 3 Nodes R Side | MRND & Tonsillectomy 06/29/05 Dr Fee/Stanford | 8 wks Rad/Chemo startd August 15th @ MSKCC, NY | Tx Ended: 09-27-05 | Cancer free at 16+ Yrs | After-Effects of Tx: Thyroid function is 0, ok salivary function, tinnitus, some scars, neck/face asymmetry, gastric reflux. 2017 dysphagia, L Carotid stent / 2019, R Carotid occluded not eligible for stent.2022 dental issues, possible ORN, memory/recall challenges.