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    • August 23, 2016 at 2:48 pm
    cf91
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      Wondering if anyone has ever had this operation done?  I have stage 4 melanoma and the main area of concern is area on right upper side of maxillary.  Has also spread into sinus cavity.  In a study now, but dr said goal was to shrink tumor enough to have this operation done.  From what I have researched, this procedure is horrifying!!  Any input would be helpful.  Thanks.

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        • August 24, 2016 at 3:57 pm
        WithinMySkin
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          Hi Anon. I’m so sorry you’re in this boat! The best thing I can suggest is to get another opinion from a very specialized ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) surgeon. Just as everyone here suggests getting an oncologist who specializes in melanoma, you need to have a specialized surgeon for this type of procedure, and not every ENT surgeon would do a good job. I would look for a group that is also trained in plastic surgery/oncology. A good place to start would be the ENT team at Brigham and Womens Hospital – they team up with Dana Farber and one of the docs there has a background in plastics and does face transplants.

          All the best to you in your fight!!

          Lauren

            • August 24, 2016 at 6:36 pm
            cf91
            Participant

              Thank  you for your reply.  I have seen 3 different ENT in the Dallas area (I live about 120 miles away).  The last ENT I talked to was Dr. Lance Oxford.  Have bee referred to  a plastic surgeon as well.  Dr. Oxford seemed very encouraging  but I'm still horrified at the procedure.  I

              Thanks again!

              • August 24, 2016 at 6:36 pm
              cf91
              Participant

                Thank  you for your reply.  I have seen 3 different ENT in the Dallas area (I live about 120 miles away).  The last ENT I talked to was Dr. Lance Oxford.  Have bee referred to  a plastic surgeon as well.  Dr. Oxford seemed very encouraging  but I'm still horrified at the procedure.  I

                Thanks again!

                • August 24, 2016 at 6:36 pm
                cf91
                Participant

                  Thank  you for your reply.  I have seen 3 different ENT in the Dallas area (I live about 120 miles away).  The last ENT I talked to was Dr. Lance Oxford.  Have bee referred to  a plastic surgeon as well.  Dr. Oxford seemed very encouraging  but I'm still horrified at the procedure.  I

                  Thanks again!

                • August 24, 2016 at 3:57 pm
                WithinMySkin
                Participant
                  Hi Anon. I’m so sorry you’re in this boat! The best thing I can suggest is to get another opinion from a very specialized ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) surgeon. Just as everyone here suggests getting an oncologist who specializes in melanoma, you need to have a specialized surgeon for this type of procedure, and not every ENT surgeon would do a good job. I would look for a group that is also trained in plastic surgery/oncology. A good place to start would be the ENT team at Brigham and Womens Hospital – they team up with Dana Farber and one of the docs there has a background in plastics and does face transplants.

                  All the best to you in your fight!!

                  Lauren

                  • August 24, 2016 at 3:57 pm
                  WithinMySkin
                  Participant
                    Hi Anon. I’m so sorry you’re in this boat! The best thing I can suggest is to get another opinion from a very specialized ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) surgeon. Just as everyone here suggests getting an oncologist who specializes in melanoma, you need to have a specialized surgeon for this type of procedure, and not every ENT surgeon would do a good job. I would look for a group that is also trained in plastic surgery/oncology. A good place to start would be the ENT team at Brigham and Womens Hospital – they team up with Dana Farber and one of the docs there has a background in plastics and does face transplants.

                    All the best to you in your fight!!

                    Lauren

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