 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Philly,
First of all I hope the results of the biopsy come back negative. There are many things that can cause infection and bone loss so until the reslults come in, think positively.
As far as an Oral Surgeon that does not have an answering service goes, I am appalled. I am general dentist and have been in practice for over 36 years and have always had a means for my patients to reach me after hours. With the type of treatment that surgeons perform, it is even more important for them to be reachable. If he is not willing to provide you with a number to reach him and your husband needs additional surgical treatment, I would find another surgeon.
Good luck.
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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