Getting a Squamous Cell Carcinoma diagnosis will, for some people, be one of the worst moments of their lives. As an oral surgeon, it’s your responsibility to walk your patients through this moment, and the process that follows. In today’s episode, Dr. Nicholas Callahan is here to share his thoughts on the kindest and most effective way to do this. We discuss everything from indicators of a potential Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the mouth and how to do a biopsy of an oral cavity lesion, to delivering a diagnosis to a patient, treating the cancer, and dealing with the potentially major life changes that take place after surgery. Nick also shares the importance of being open-minded as a dental student; you may be surprised by which areas of oral surgery make you feel fulfilled!
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Dr. Nicholas Callahan Email — ncall@uic.edu
Chicago Max Face on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/chicagomaxface/?hl=en
The Road by Cormac McCarthy — https://www.amazon.com/Road-Cormac-McCarthy/dp/0307387895
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Everyday Oral Surgery — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
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Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059