 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | You mentioned in your initial post that the surgeon saw a red and irritated area. I assumed that this was the area that needed a biopsy. If that area is still present after 10 days to two weeks, it should have 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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