Hi Frank -
My husband had a cancer on his lip in April, but it was "in situ" meaning it was shallow and all the "margins" were clear - in other words, they take a chunk of lip and if it is clear of cancer surrounding the actual lesion, then you just let it heal and watch it like a hawk. Unfortunately, he just had another biopsy and we are awaiting the results. It was near the original site. He has had several oral cancers (see signature, below) and we are hoping this biopsy will be negative. His was sun damage. Did your dermatologist say it was from sun damage? Let us know how Tuesday goes, and if you have any questions, please feel free to email us. Warmly, JaneP smile


Husband: 3 SCC gum and cheek cancers 2002, 2005, 2006: surgery only. Scans clear after removal of small, well differentiated, non-invasive cancers. No radiation. 4th SCC lip diagnosed 4/13/07 - in situ, removed in biopsy. More lip removed 2/8/08 - dysplasia. 2 Biopsies 3/17/09 no cancer (lichenoids)