|    |       Joined:  Apr 2005  Posts: 2,219    Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)   |           Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)    Joined:  Apr 2005  Posts: 2,219  |    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"
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White splotch, back of mouth
  |   Michaelii  |   10-22-2008 06:30 AM  |          
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