Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I had rads and chemo combined then had to have my teeth removed for radiation seed implants a week after the removal. It is no fun and maybe it wasn't necessary. The rads and chemo were a pain but the rest I have doubts about. Good luck and I hope this works well for you.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April. --- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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