Lisa - a biopsy can be done by any oral surgeon on pretty short notice (this isn't really surgery of any extent) with the results sent to both the cutter and your existing doc by the pathologist. You have to look after you, not worry about his vacation or his feelings... after all, he is putting you second to his plans. He could have told you to call whomever is covering his patients while he is away and didn't.... what does that make you feel about his priorities? If for no other reason than to alleviate your concerns and fears he should have referred you to his associate. It shows his lack of concern for you. Take care of number one first, and let the hurt feelings sort themselves out later.

Jim. Thanks for the compliment, but you have to understand, I'm not the sharpest pencil in the cup for the most part. I am privileged to be asked to speak about the few things I do know at cancer conferences and university programs where, for the two days there, I lecture for an hour or two and LISTEN for all the other time. It is a 2-3 times a month free learning experience. Too cool - and they pay the foundation for my time to boot.

Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.