 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Lisa,
The VELscope is used to find pre-cancerous lesions. Anything that is visible to the naked eye and doesn't heal in 2 weeks should be biopsied. I don't understnad why the biposy is being delayed and I suggest that you find someone that will do it and not worry about hurting anyone's feelings.
I am totally confused as to why your dentist would use the term "glowing red" as normal tissue looks green under the VELscope and abnormal tissue looks dark. In my experience, anything that appears red under the VELscope, is bacteria.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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