Welcome Harley. I must agree, 7 doctors does initially sound like alot, but once you start to add them up at CancerCare Manitoba, I'm sure I saw that many or more. In addition, the "team" approach - presentation of the case to the Head and Neck Conference involves all R.O.'S, M.O.'s, Surgeons, Plastics, Psycho-Social Oncology, Dentistry, etc, etc, so I'm sure there have been far more than that involved in my case.

Yes, I'm sure there are those who just have the tumour removed and go on with their lives - no recurrance and no further problems. They however, probably aren't posting on this board. That is the oe thing that the regular posters need to remember - there are many who come here - gain the information they need - become advocates for screening, quitting smoking, etc, but never return and are just fine many many years later.

Sometimes our view of the disease becomes a bit skewed because of this. Those of us with recurrances tend to post more. Am I babbling?? lol

This site is a huge source of information and support. If I can help in any way, please let me know.

Donna