Well, the tooth wasn't fixed as it is fine...instead the problem is with the gum that has the hole in it. There also seems to be a tumor in the gum behind that same tooth. The took samples for testing today. Ouch!

Seems at this point I will have a PET scan to be sure there isn't more cancer in there somewhere else, a vessel test to be sure my legs will support bone donation for my jaw and surgery, to remove the lymph nodes that are infected, as well as the tumor in the gum and probably some of the jaw as it looks bad as well. They said I will probably lose 2 or 3 teeth on that side as well.

This will probably all be done within the next 7-10 days. Needless to say I am rather shocked and blown away by this new round of cancer. No radiation or chemo to be had, as I did radiation the first time. Any tips or ideas for the leg and jaw surgery I would appreciate them.

Michele in IL