Hi all,
New here, I was diagnosed with mucoepidermoid carcinoma- intermediate grade, had a maxillectomy on the upper left side. Had radiation last summer. I am still wearing my interim obturator, but am seeing my prosthodontist tomorrow to begin work on my definitive one. My advice, see your prosthedontist as often as necessary to be comfortable. I drive mine crazy.

Michelle
Age 42 (diagnosed 41)
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of minor salivary gland- Intermediate grade
Maxillectomy 4/26/10
3 molars removed
IMRT x 30 completed 7/26/10
Obturator
Most recent PET 1/7/11- clean
Non-smoker, non-drinker

Diagnosed at age 41
Intermediate Grade Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Minor Salivary Gland
Presented in Hard Palate
Partial Maxilectomy 4/26/10
IMRT radiation completed 7/10
Obturator