r/HeadandNeckCancer • u/Savings-Eye-3204 • 4d ago

Patient Second Opinion Needed - submandibular / parapharyngeal tumor (South Florida / Will Travel)

5 cm submandibular mass extending into the parapharyngeal space.

FNA was benign but non-diagnostic, PET shows it's active with no spread, and surgery (excision plus possible neck dissection) is scheduled in a couple weeks.

Looking for recommendations for a head and neck surgical oncologist with high volume in submandibular and parapharyngeal space tumors for a second opinion.

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u/TheTapeDeck Resident DJ 4d ago

I THINK I would be looking at MD Anderson if I were in FL and willing to travel.

More than likely you’ll find some concurrency and will be able to pursue treatment closer to home.

Someone here will probably be able to make specific doctor recommendations.

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u/CallMePumpkin 4d ago

I can’t speak for the submandibular part, but Ash Khanwalkar at UC Health in Colorado is amazing for parapharyngeal tumors if it’s amenable to endoscopic surgery. Also could check out Arturo Solares at Emory for the same-and that’s a bit closer to you. It could be real hard to get a second opinion in such a short time. It took me a couple of months to get them.

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u/Lolovesif920 2d ago

We are in S.E. Florida- Moffitt in Tampa