Channel 5 - Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death
Channel 5 - Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death
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Pitre

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5,671 posts

256 months

Friday 21st July 2023
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Absolutely incredible footage of an extremely invasive operation to remove cancer from jaw and tongue of an unfortunate patient who only became aware of the cancer a couple of weeks before. The rebuild process is unbelievable.

Another couple of very dramatic operations too, an old lady with heart problems and a smashed up motorcyclist.

Blimey. Not for the faint hearted but amazing TV. I am full of admiration for these surgeons.

rigga

8,792 posts

223 months

Friday 21st July 2023
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Just watched the programme, amazing work.

My brother was in the same predicament about 10 years ago, he was offered the same procedure, but declined and went down the chemo route, shaving down of his jaw and most of his teeth removed.

Didn't want the involved procedure with his leg as well.

Initially his dentist spotted a black spot when examining him, otherwise didn't suspect anything.