It seems that I have become a poster boy for oral cancer having now been in the OR at Moffitt Cancer Center 6 times. The most recent was for a mandibulectormy with fibula free flap which has turned out to be stage 4 due to cancer found in the excised lower right jaw post op. The most amazing thing to me is I have never been a heavy smoker drinker or have HPV but here I am fighting this dreaded disease again. Anyway, off to post a couple of questions.

Ah mate, I'm so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Welcome to the family though.

Sandy: I've been told by cancer center docs that those of us non-HPV patients have a cell weakness that when combined with smoking in youth and even light alcohol use in later years activates our cancer. Light alcohol use for equals disaster.