Nelie,

Don't know where in NY you are. I'm in Orange County. The local hospital by me is no prize either. Same one maybe?? I went to Fox in Philly. It was great. A long trip but worth it. Maybe you could do surgery there and therapy closer to home? I did chemo and radiation here after surgery there. So many decisions, so much confusion-good luck!
Karen

Karen-age 47 5/07stage 1 tongue right side partial glossectomy 3nodes removed on right. 6/07 didn't get it all-2nd partial glossectomy. 11/07 stage 3(?) partial glossectomy,flap.all nodes removed on right side. 1/08 peg tube. IMRT 39tx,chemo-cisplatin. 5/08 left side 1 lymph node w/cancer - removed