Welcome Susan,

Did your husband have a biopsy? It is the only way to diagnose oral cancer.

This disease should not be handled by ENTs who do not specialize in oral cancer. Find a CCC (Comprehensive Cancer Center) and have him see an ENT there.

My best to you,

Catherine

2mm tumor excised 09/23/2008 (floor of mouth)
SCC (superficially invasive, well-differentiated)
Stage 1, T1N0M0
01/2009 and 01/2010 - PET/CT clear
Four and 1/2 years - NED!
"Detection can be easy, treatment is not!"