Helen
Thanks that does help. I know for now watching and waiting is working for Bob they think the radiation got it but it is good to know about the laser surgery. Every bit of information is another potential resource to tuck away for the future. Hopefully info we won't need smile Peace Denise

Caregiver Husband Bob SCC tongue t2nomo Partial Glosectomy/neck disection 6/04 rad ending 9/23/04
Osteoradio-necrosis of the Mandible (ONJ) DX 6/09 Surgery 7/2/09 mandible resection/ several teeth extracted/ neck dissection NO FLAP and aggressive antibiotic therapy.