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Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 493 | I went to my dentist for a cleaning yesterday. They found two more cavities (after having 5 previously filled)Both my dentist and the tech are very sensitive to my oral problems. I guess I am very fortunate. I have always been terrified of visits to the dentist (even before I was diagnosed) so I am very glad that they are aware of my problems. I sit there with a bottle of water in my lap, as a secrity blanket. I guess this is what I need to do to keep my teeth, but it sure isn't fun!
Female, nonsmoker, 70, diag. 5/09 after tongue biopsy: stage IV. Left hemi-gloss. and left selec. neck disec. 30 lymph nodes removed May 20. Over 7 weeks daily rads. with three chemo. PEG removed 12/4/09 Am eating mostly soft foods. Back to work 11/09 Retired 4/1/11. 7 clear scans! Port out 9/11. 2/13. It's back: base of tongue, very invasive
surgery involving lifestyle changes. 2/14: Now speaking w/Passey-Muir valve. Considering a swallow study. Grateful to be alive.
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