Sharon, I suspect there are lots of us scratching our heads to figure out how to answer you. Maybe Brian and Gary will see your post and be able to offer some guidanceI can't weigh in on this one way or another, but can share that meck dissections are usually not the worst thing to have to deal with long term. Is there another CCC close to you to go for a sooner 2nd opinion? Amy


CGtoJohn:SCC Flr of Mouth.Dx 3\05. Surg.4\05.T3NOMO.IMRTx30. Recur Dx 1\06.Surg 2\06. Chemo: 4 Cycles of Carbo\Taxol:on Erbitux for 7 mo. Lost our battle 2-23-07- But not the will to fight this disease

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