#41193 05-15-2007 04:26 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) |  Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Jane,
The points Brian makes are right on the money, of course.
The procedures we follow in our office is to first do a very thorough clinical exam. We do a visual and palpation exam and note any red or white areas that are clinically visible. When using the VELscope, these areas will be visible too and we will confirm that what we have seen are not precancerous or cancerous areas as they will not show up as black areas under the light. Any suspicious areas that go away when an instrument is pressed over them are areas of blood.
We have had several areas biopsied and to date, none have come back as cancer.
Hope this helps.
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"
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#41194 05-16-2007 03:11 AM | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 21 Member | | Member
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 21 | Hello all,
I have heard of the Velscope but have not used it or seen it first hand. My opinion is that you do not need any gadgetries to diagnose or indentify "trouble" spots. All you need is to do a complete oral screening and perform biopsy if you are in doubt. It would be nice to have but I am afraid that it may give you more false positives than it is worth. DP | | |
#41195 06-02-2007 02:01 PM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 388 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 388 | We were gone to Minnesota for a couple weeks for emergency surgery for my 91 year old Mom (who will now be moving down to Florida near us, soon), so I am just seeing your responses now. Therefore, Gary, Jerry, and Dr. Phan, THANK YOU for your clear and concise answers. My Mom had a strangulated bowel, which compared to oral surgery and radiation therapy, was a breeze .
By the way, Jerry, I haven't had any more dreams about you, but when they are that boring, I guess that's for the best :rolleyes:
Thanks again....JaneP
Husband: 3 SCC gum and cheek cancers 2002, 2005, 2006: surgery only. Scans clear after removal of small, well differentiated, non-invasive cancers. No radiation. 4th SCC lip diagnosed 4/13/07 - in situ, removed in biopsy. More lip removed 2/8/08 - dysplasia. 2 Biopsies 3/17/09 no cancer (lichenoids)
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