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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Try these 2 references right here on the OFC site. www.oralcancerfoundation.org/dental/hyperbaric.htmwww.oralcancerfoundation.org/treatment/osteoradionecrosis.htmlUsed to be pretty standard for a patient to have their teeth pulled pre radiation but now with the damage of radiation limited with IMRT, unless the teeth are really bad to begin with or perhaps the radiation field will concentrate on the teeth, most RO's prefer to leave them in and boost their health by using Fluoride trays pre, during and post Tx. Most, if not all CCC's will give you the option of seeing their on staff dentist who is familiar with post radiation Tx side effects.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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