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Help with second mandible replacement after squamous

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Oct 23 8:57pm | Replies (8)
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@eb123

Thanks for the reply. I'm going to have to weigh family and travel. I am glad that you have had such a good experience at Mayo! I would not be having another fibula graft (inadequate blood supply of the second fibula). I had a brief appt today with my current surgeon and we went over the CT scan and various options.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 23 8:57pm

@eb123, everyone has to make their own calculus where to seek care. A few things to add to @hrhwilliam's experience and sage advice.

Requesting a second opinion at Mayo Clinic might give you peace of mind. Mayo Clinic’s goal is to provide the best care each patient needs, but does not want you to incur additional costs for evaluation or travel if there is not care to offer that is different from what you’re already receiving. When speaking with the appointment coordinator, you can also ask further questions that may help you with your decision.

How are you feeling about the options that your current surgeon described?

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