It is best to wait on the results with oral surgeon. Not knowing is rough but patience is key. If you see oral surgeon and are not at peace with his diagnosis then look for another source. Are you a veteran? Others will advise from this group but key is to know what you are dealing with. Then the advice will flow. Take some deep breaths until you know for sure.


Age 55 HPV 16+ SCC, BOT 050613 Stage IV
great team at OSU
Tx 6 weeks of rad started June 3
8 weeks of chemo started May 28
RTOG Phase III trial Cetuximab group.
Treatment completed 7/16/2013
PET Scan completed 10/08/13
Results discussed 10/11/13
NED - Free but am I
Next part of the journey?
1year PET 10/24/14 NED
Good reports now 10 years out.