Biopsy is the gold standard and the only way to be 100% sure if a lump is cancerous. I agree that MRI's and PET scans are not 100% reliable.

In light of him making these statements, I don't understand why he is waiting 4 weeks.

IMHO, I wouldn't want to wait 4 weeks.


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"