 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | What David said is correct to my knowledge. Back in 1997 when I had XRT radiation, they routinely pulled any teeth that were in the field of radiation, sometimes regardless of condition. I had my 16 rear teeth removed which my subsequent prosthrodontist who specializes in oral cancer patients said was totally unnecessary. I have since had to have all my remaining teeth capped despite meticulous dental care but I'm not in danger of losing any of them. These days they only remove teeth that are in bad condition and might need extraction at a future date.
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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