"OCF Down Under" Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 404 Likes: 2 | Margie
That is ashame that they are not recommending HBO. HBO Treatments before any dental work to remove teeth and/or after any dental work, especially when radiotherapy has been involved, helps to heal the wound site and helps prevent infections.
Have you been to another specialist for a second opinion? It is just that if you are in so much pain, as you were back in May - 5 months ago, it might be worth checking that out and getting some advice from someone else.
I had a problem with one of mine aching after radiotherapy, and they immediately got an xray and removed it then and there on the spot.
Karen
Last edited by Karen Rose; 10-10-2009 12:21 AM.
46 yrs: Apr 07-SCC 80% entire tongue removed,T4N1M0 Neck/D,Jaw Split, Trache 2 ops,PEG 3.5yrs 30 x rad,6 x Cisplatin, 30 x HBO Apr'08- flap Recon + ORN Mandibulectomy (hip bone to reconstruct jaw) Oct'08 1 Plate out-jaw Mar'09 Debulk flap Sep'09/Jan&Nov'10/Feb&Jun'11/Jan&Jul'12/Oct'13/April'14-More surgery
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