Leo, I have written at some length to others facing maxillectomy and palatectomy. You can do a search for my past posts (as "August") and if you still have questions, fire away. I don't come to the forum every day, so be patient.

--Colleen

Colleen--T-2N0M0 SCC dx'd 12/28/05...Hemi-maxillectomy, partial palatectomy, neck dissection 1/4/06....clear margins, neg. nodes....no radiation, no chemo....Cancer-free at 4 years!