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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Sorry, I couldnt remember the name of the other devices that dentists use. Thanks for giving more technical info Brian, I wish I knew 1/4 of what you have forgotten about OC.
I also forgot to add, only a biopsy is the sure way to tell if your tumor is cancerous. Thats why we have a saying around here...."Its NOT cancer til they say it is."
Try to go about your normal routines and not worry so much. Cancer is like a theif, it steals our precious time from us. It will take a while before the results come in after a biopsy so try to relax.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
