I wholeheartedly agree with Brian,

A biopsy has been and probably will remain, the gold standard for diagnosis, for some time into the future.

We switched to the Velscope from ViziLite over a year and a half ago, but will not make a diagnosis without a biopsy.

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"