Wilma,

The description of where the surgery was is using the term mental in order for the doctor to show the location of where the surgery was and you really don't need to bother too much about this. Brian, as always, is correct. This is the area where the bicuspid teeth are. These are the teeth right behind the canines and are the 4th and 5th teeth back from the middle.

It's unfortunate that your doctor refused to answer your questions and there is no excuse for that. It seems like maay members have run into this problem with their docs. I just don't get it. No one should be treated that way. It sounds like you are in a better situation right now.

Good luck with your treatment and keep us posted.

Jerry

Jerry

Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.

"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"