The doctor finally called and let me know that this second biopsy did not actually show cancer. This is what happens when you receive biopsy reports that you don’t fully understand. The report said “squamous cell carcinoma in situ,” which somehow means that it’s really pre-cancerous. Okay, I stand corrected. This doctor does recommend that the implant that is involved be removed and that the pre-cancerous area be removed, but said that this surgery would be less involved than the last. I can live with that!

Marian
Diagnosed Feb 2022; 4 teeth removed 4/1; surgery 4/6 on lower right. Cancer classified as Stage 1; did not invade jawbone, tongue or lymph node. No radiation or chemo. Two weeks later suspicious areas on gums on lower left of mouth. Biopsy showed more squamous cell carcinoma. No response from doctors yet.