Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | In my experience, most brush biposies come back either negative or needs further testing. So then a regular biopsy needs to be done. So why do the brush biopsy first? Go to the gold standard from the get go.
I'm glad I didn't waste time with a brush biopsy.
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"
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