a doc told me that the effects of radiation on jaw bone and gums accumulates with time....that is,it gets progressively worse. HBO treatments give a reset, however the deterioration continues. he said i would have a 3-5 yr window for dental treatments after HBO. then he would recommend booster HBO treatment before\during later treatments.

xrays show a shadows under my teeth to be pulled. the doc says this is probably infection.. however he will do a biopsy to ensure that its not a dead bone issue. we will deal with that as we proceed.

i have no idea if what he said agrees with mainstream treatment. i would like to know more about this topic... and appreciate all comments.

cu,
larryb

'01 diagnosis.. jaw hing and base of tongue. surgery not possible. JHU used radiation and chemo to seemingly rid me of the beast. peg for about 19 months. 100 cases of 24 cans of liquid food. 9 months eating therapy. 3x esophagus stretches. non-smoker. previously a social drinker.