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| | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 17 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 17 | I am interested in the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (ALTENS) to replace or supplement Pilocarpine in treating his radiation-Induced Xerostomia.
I have not seen even a picture of this device, but I wonder if I could so something instead by using the electronic bone stimulator he received when he had his spinal fusion surgery on his head. After the VA spending $10,000 on him for Amifostine, I am reluctant to ask for any thing more.
Sandy
Husband 79 metastatic cancer neck lymph nodes, biopsy Moffitt showed base of tongue, tonsil & vallecula. VA in Tampa - Teeth out 6/16, Radiation 5X7 and Erbitux 7/13 Carboplatin 8/4 - Amifostine added 8/6
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ALTENS Electrical Nerve Stimulation
| stumble | 08-06-2009 08:17 PM | |
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