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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | You didnt mention what type of doctor you have seen. I suggest seeking out an ENT who is experienced with oral cancer.
Some patients are diagnosed without finding the primary tumor. Unfortunately, it is possible. Bloodwork will not usually pick up oral cancer. Sorry but I have not clue what a titer is. After a quick google search, its another blood test. An ENT who treats many OC patients yearly would be probably doing other tests. Not sure why they couldnt biopsy the 5mm tissue.
My suggestion... get a qualified ENT. Best wishes!
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  | | |
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