Bill - I totally agree with you that you should discuss this with your medical team. It should NOT have been your responsibililty to think about it!! I was treated at MD Anderson and they would not even do my initial surgery without having the consult completed with their dental oncology department. At the time, they did not know if I would have R/T but they were VERY thorough in their dental examination, full set of x-rays, etc... It should be part of the protocol...

Ginny M. SCC of Left lateral tongue Dx 04/06,Surgery MDACC 05/11/06: Partial glossectomy with selective neck dissection. T1N0M0 - no radiation. Phase III clinical trial ("EPOC" trial)04/07 thru 04/08 because tests showed a 65% chance of recurrence. 10 Year Survivor!