 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Megan,
The surgeon will probably want to remove some of the exposed bone and try to get the edges of the "skin" to cover over the underlying bone. It shouldn't be too uncomfortable and is going to get healing started. HBO treatments, as Brian said, will help the bone to heal quicker.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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