 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Jackie:
Might want to see another ENT who is more compassionate. Do you trust this doctor and maybe just not like the tone and manner? A second opinion is always a good idea. I dont think oral cancer is hereditary. Most people do have some family memebrs who have had cancer before.
Remember not all doctors are perfect or people we get along with. Ive had doctors that I didnt like but turned out to be the best around and they have made a huge impact on my life. I have them to thank for still being here. Even though you have not had a good experience, please dont call names and lump together all the people in that profession into a negative catagory.
Best of luck to you.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
