I took my son to an oral surgeon yesterday to discuss wisdom teeth extraction. I asked the Dr. if he screens for oral cancer and if he ever diagnosed any. ( Yes and yes, according to him.) When I told him that I am an oral cancer survivor, his first question was "Were you a smoker?" I don't really mind the question at this point...I think it is a pretty natural response.

However,imagine how AIDS patients must feel. I wonder what questions they are asked?

Danny G.


Stage IV Base of Tongue SCC
Diagnosed July 1, 2002, chemo and radiation treatments completed beginning of Sept/02.