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My Son Has Oral Cancer. Generally Unwell And Losing More And More Weight
My son in his late thirties has oral cancer. it was undiagnosed for over 2 years. he has had a small tumour removed from his lower lip. will the 2 year delay mean the cancer is elsewhere in his body ? He is tired, generally unwell and losing more and more weight.
Tue, 16 Aug 2011
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Thanks for nice query
Delay of two years in diagnosis is out of human control & unfortunate also. Only pet scan can tell about active metastasis else where. So talk to treating oncologist for PET scan
Hope I have answered your question well to your satisfaction. Wish you speedy complete recovery at the earliest.
Thanks for nice query
Delay of two years in diagnosis is out of human control & unfortunate also. Only pet scan can tell about active metastasis else where. So talk to treating oncologist for PET scan
Hope I have answered your question well to your satisfaction. Wish you speedy complete recovery at the earliest.
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