I posted on the Affect Effects Forum regarding a dental question that my husband is currently trying to sort out. Brian, Charm, and Jerry kindly provided clarification. I have added updated info there and hope to get some more input.
In that posting, I commented about so many things going wrong... Brian correctly reminded me that some complications are part of the process and cannot be predicted. This dental problem has magnified an ongoing problem - I am more angry at the tx than I am at the cancer. I know that without rad my husband would be dead but I just can't believe that the tx side effects are so barbaric and long lasting.
I am back in that anxious/depressed state from worrying about these dental implications and trying to get an expert opinion. I had to get out old paperwork and files today and it brought back all the old scary feelings. Actually, my husband has been doing very well and I should be grateful, instead of going backwards. Lottie
CG to husband, dx @ age 65, nonsmoker/social drinker. Dx 5/08 SCC Stage IV, BOT T1N2aM0. 33 IMRT - completed 9/12/08. Induction Chemo (Cisplatin, Taxotere & 5FU), plus concurrent Cisplatin. 1/09 PEG removed; 5/09 neg PET/CT; 5/10 PET/CT NED Dental extraction & HBOT 2013; ORN 2014; Debridement/Tissue Transfer & HBOT 2016
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