I took my best friend to the dentist twice this month. Last time the dentist told me that he was almost 100% certain that my friend had SCC (I understand in his inner cheek, affecting severely his gums). My friend is HIV positive, so it could be something else said the HIV doctor yesterday. However, only the biopsy will tell. I have been researching on the Internet for the last 24 hours, but can't find anything on what percentage of biopsies tend to confirm oral cancer according to "visual inspections" from dentists? My friend doesn't have any problems swallowing, any neck issues (as checked by the HIV doctor), all is within his mouth. Usually HIV positive patients can get severe cases of gingivitis, but I have not been successful is this could be confused by oral cancer symptoms.
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