Marieka, My surgery was done by a maxillo-facial surgeon. He has both an MD degree and a DDS degree, so he is very well prepared to do this surgery.

Also, as luck would have it, I really wanted to go somewhere else, and I couldn't get an appointment there before my appointment with my current surgeon. We went ahead with the surgery, and it is a phenomenal job. If I had gone to the other, larger cancer center, I would now have a scar on the outside of my face, whereas I have nothing (except my neck scar, which isn't pretty) on my face at all that shows that I have had any oral surgery.

I do want you to get a second opinion, however. You will feel soso much better about your upcoming surgery. You will likely find out that you are doing exactly what is appropriate, but if not, then you will have to make some decisions...But first you ahve to choose someplace to go, and soon, so that you will have time to make decisions.

You will need to take your scans and pathology reports with you, so be getting copies.

XO