When you ask the surgeon about the full blood count w/ testosterone and thyroid make sure you first know how many OC patients the surgeon has treated. If its only one every month or so then they may not be aware of the after effects OC patients have down the road. If this doctor is who will be overseeing his care all thru diagnosis, treatment and recovery then they would have a better idea of how important these numbers can be later when problems arise. I want to easy your mind, the after effects arent anything major and taking a pill every day isnt anything to worry about either. Also make sure you tell the doc where this info came from (The Oral Cancer Foundations online message board) and that it isnt from "Dr Google". Many top physicians across the country are familiar with our organization and the credibility we have.

Thank you and best wishes with everything!!!

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