Elizabeth, I had so many opinions they confused each other, The Oncologist I saw 1st at A Hospital in Wheeling , WVa was the one that had it right from the get go.After him I was sent to West Virginia University Hospital, then I was went to Ohio State James Comp. Cancer center. I had a couple of surgeries there but was told I didn't need chemo or rads because OSU got it all. The Oncologist from Wheeling Hosp, would call OSU and argue wuth him to give me the rads and chemo. Finally OSU said I had Cancer back and operated on me 2 more times then told me I need rads and chemo. LOL The Dr at OSU dsaid I suppose you want that Dr from wheeling to do what else you need. Hell yes I did, I had to have my teeth removed , I had a fortune in thise babies, and then after that I had the rads and chemo and was treated agressivley. I had Rad seed implants in my tongue or what is left of it. I was supposed to be in LaLa land for 3 days which turned into 7 days.Was readied for a rest home to die until I woke up the day before transfer. Dr was sitting by my bed when I opened my eyes and he siad, Jim, you are my mis=racle patient and have been his and the surgeons buddy since. Tell me to shut up will ya? I got carried away,, sorry Elizabeth. My daughter is the charge nurse in ouy heart unit and I have a couple more nurses in the family
too.