 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | The only way to determine if scc is present is with a biopsy.
If the inflamation doesn't go away soon, a biposy probably should be done.
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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