Hi Elizabeth,

I am sorry to here about your diagnosis. I use to live in Houston and San Marcos (went to Texas State)....So I know San Antonio and Austin a bit...I know MD Anderson is one of the best but did you ever consider getting a second opinion or second biopsy?

Mistakes do happen...

7-16-08 age 37@Dx, T3N0M0 SCC 4.778cm tumor, left side of oral tongue, non smoker, casual drinker, I am the 4th in my family to have H&N cancer
8-13-08 left neck dissection and 40% of tongue removed, submandibular salivary gland & 14 nodes clean, no chemo, IMRTx35
11-4-08 Recovering & feeling better