The surgeon did an oral exam. He said the spot was extremely small and that this was caught quickly. He said the depth and differentiation is such that there needs to be no scans. I am scheduled for surgery on April 11. It will be general anesthesia and that he will remove small sections an immediately send them to pathology. This will continue until the pathologist sees no other cancer cells.

He says that it will be painful so they will prescribe narcotic pain relievers and that it will be about 1 month total recovery. It should not affect my taste or eating long term.

Should I request that a scan be ordered ? He kept emphasizing that the cancer was caught very early.

Thank you for any support and most especially prayers. I am so afraid.