I am new here as I just recieved the diagnosis of Intermediate Grade Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma less than 24 hours ago. I am 55 woman a non smoker and stunned. I had a small white lump on bottom lip which was removed. The oral surgeon called to tell me it was cancer a few weeks ago and scheduled a second surgery to remove further tissue. He was very casual about this until I went in last Thursday when he informed me this is beyond his ability. He had no answer as to why he waited until I was in the chair to tell me this.
I have been referred to a local doctor and I am told I will be put in with all his other new patients and taken as he feels
necessary. I have been told it may be weeks before I can see him for even a consult. Ok maybe I am overreacting but I am thinking if I wait weeks to see him and weeks to schedule surgery that might not be the best idea. I am sorry if there are others out there that need surgery as well but I am concerned that just waiting may not be the best idea. I have no idea how to find another doctor, how many opinions to get or even where to start. I know take a deep breath but once that is done where do I even start. I have read everything I can find in the last 24 hours. Never sure if that is good but
the information has been generally consistent.

Debbie
Just Beginning