The ONLY way to diagnose oral cancer is with a biopsy. That being said, your husband's symptoms and smoking history are not good. He must cease all tobacco use IMMEDIATELY. People who continue to smoke after diagnosis of oral cancer do not survive.
I'm sorry if this adds to your stress, but others here will agree with me.
And, you have found a sane and caring place to be.
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!"
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