 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Brandy,
Brian is right and as I said before, he must be seen to find out for sure. The peace of mind that you and he will hopefully get, will be worth the cost, whatever it is.
Make sure he stops drinking and doesn't go back to smoking. Too many people do go back after the scare is over.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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