 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Susan, I was told HBO should be repeated if its been more than 6 months post HBO. Im sorry but Im not aware of any new studies or info that sets up a clear cut guideline for when HBO is needed.
Jo have you gone to a swallowing therapist for a barium swallow test? How about seeing a SLP? They should be able to help you with exercises to help get those muscles moving correctly (if its possible) again.
Many members have gone to a prosthodontist or a dental oncologist at their CCC. After having rads, your mouth is not the same and must be treated with extra care. Most dentists do not have the training or skills in treating oral cancer post radiated patients. Proceed with caution!
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  | 
