Gary - thanks for sharing all your knowledge - I was very interested to hear what you had to say as I have heard so many different opinions on this topic...

But I think the most important thing you said was regarding why it's so important to go to a CCC - all of my primary treatment has been at MD Anderson and although it's not always easy to do all that travel, not to mention the cost that insurance doesn't cover, I have never regretted that decision. And I saw the difference first hand when I had my first US at a local community hospital and it was a disaster!

Lisa - not sure how much all this discussion has helped you, but hopefully it has given you some additional information on the topic!


Ginny M. SCC of Left lateral tongue Dx 04/06,Surgery MDACC 05/11/06: Partial glossectomy with selective neck dissection. T1N0M0 - no radiation. Phase III clinical trial ("EPOC" trial)04/07 thru 04/08 because tests showed a 65% chance of recurrence. 10 Year Survivor!