Hi jnjh
If the abnormal area is not invasive then the option of removal and graft is a good one as the alternative is usually 'watch and wait' so they are hitting this hard right from the start. It's quite usual to take a graft from the inside of the mouth if the area to be treated is not to large...
Sunshine...love and hugs
Helen


SCC Base of tongue, (TISN0M0) laser surgery, 10/01 and 05/03 no clear margins. Radial free flap graft to tonsil pillar, partial glossectomy, left neck dissection 08/04