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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Welcome to OCF! Im very sorry you are here for your fiance. It pretty unusual for someone to have a tumor in their parotid gland diagnosed. It could be a little while before anyone with a similar diagnosis responds.
Anyone who undergoes radiation for head and neck cancer should wear fluoride trays on their teeth. This can help prevent dental issues after rads. Also using a waterpik, having impeccable daily dental maintenance and getting regular (if not more frequent) dental cleanings.
A good prescription medication for nerve pain is neurtontin I think its also known as gabapentin. I used this when recovering from my mandibulectomy (half lower jaw removed) when the pain was enough to stop me in my tracks.
Best wishes to you both!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | |
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