DonnaJean,

The surgeon immediately after the procedure generally tells you how he thinks the surgery went, but the tissues are sent to Pathology and the definitive results usually come days later. Based on the pathology report, the doctor makes recommendations for further treatment, if any.

You are both in our thoughts. Keep us posted.

Sandra
My mother's caregiver
Diagnosed 6/02 (at 84) with Stage 2 tongue cancer; surgery 7/02
Diagnosed June 03 with recurrence of tongue cancer and cancer of soft tissue under ear