Pete, I can't say it's nice to see you post this way again. You have me wondering if maybe a punch biospsy isn't the same as a needle biopsy. I have had those as well as the cut and sew kind. LOL I prefer the needle. I want to wish you good luck and hope for the best for you.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here