"The takeaway point seems to be, if things don't seem right and the initial biopsy is negative, insist on a PET scan."
Not necessarilly, but that's where the doctor's expertise comes into play. That is why there is so much emphasis on this forum about seeing a doctor experienced in oral cancer that you can communicate effectively with, and on having any treatment evaluated by a team.
Last edited by Maria; 02-14-2012 04:02 PM.