I had a recurrence almost immediately after my Tx was completed. My incision was below my right eye from corner to my nose along my nose down to and split my lip. This made it easier as the surgeon had to do a complete maxillectomy. My skin would not "hold" the stitches - started 'pulling' apart, leaving me with a huge hair lip. Had a second surgery, and within a week, it was doing the same. Underwent a 'free flap' in Sept which is doing well. Unfortunately, had a biopsy last week which showed yet another recurrence! Have consult with MO Monday to discuss options (if any). You may PM if you wish.... Sue


Susan Holsberg
ssc r maxilla r partial maxillectomy 9/25 brachytherapy 12/7
28 imrt 12/27 erbitux 12/20 recurrance 5/07 total maxillectomy
keeping my fingers crossed