UAB is also a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of 21 top U.S. cancer centers that together develop the cancer treatment protocols that are updated annually. The husband of dcferree, a relatively new member of OCF, is being treated there -- perhaps you could get in touch with her with any questions.

Leslie

April 2006: Husband dx by dentist with leukoplakia on tongue. Oral surgeon's biopsy 4/28/06: Moderate dysplasia; pathology report warned of possible "skip effect." ENT's excisional biopsy (got it all) 5/31/06: SCC in situ/small bit superficially invasive. Early detection saves lives.