Senior Member (100+ posts) Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 118 Likes: 1 | Hello Barbara. I completed 60 HBO treatments on 1/20/2011 for osteoradionecrosis of my right lower jaw. The treatment was very successful according to my Oral Surgeon who is also an MD. I had a pan X-ray on 3/7 and my mouth looks great ~ no holes, no "moth-eaten" bone. ORN does have to be watched carefully as Dr. E described it as a "smoldering burn." A side effect for me was deterioration in my distance vision, but I have a lens prescription that allows me to drive during the day. I am hopeful that my vision will improve to baseline prior to the HBO, but I know there is no guarantee. The cost for my HBO was $2280 per dive and this was covered by insurance since I had met deductible and out of pocket. Physician charges were billed separately. Yes, the treatment is time consuming, but I am very glad that I made the investment. All the best to you and Michael.
Be well. Zenda 12/04 SCC Tonsil, Stage IV T3N2BM0. Mod RND, resect right oropharynx, free-flap, resect right tongue base. Erbitux,Docetaxel,RT X 33. 6/08 Mets lung, hilar lymph node:Carboplatin, Docetaxel. 2010 2nd clinical trial:lung clear, node stable. ORN,trismus,dysphagia. 8-10/2012 cryoablation,brachytherapy,cyberknife to lymph node. 12/12 NED. 6/13 Mets RLL lung: 8/13 cyberknife. 11/13 NED.
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