I had my first visit Friday I was actually his only patient. I asked about the response from his staff that it could be weeks or months before I would get in, he indicated that he can't take everyone and IF there is not already a diagnois for cancer it does take months. He said he had promised my Oral Surgeon he would see me last week. I just missed that in the conversation somewhere. I did really like him, I didn't take anyone with me but I went with pages of questions which he patiently answered.
I am scheduled for a PET Scan Friday and a mtg with the Speach Therapist. He also is getting the original sides to confirm that it is intermendiate grade.
He did indicate that I will have further inpatient surgery with a skin graft.
I don't understand the following first, why will I be in the hosital for several days? Second why will I be out of work for longer than a week. The area he intends to remove is about 2 inches on the left lower lip w a skin graft from Thigh.
I know for many of you these are no brainers but even with research I don't quite understand.

I be taking my husband and maybe a close first next Tues for results.