Welcome, Jayne! Ask away -- a few of us also have had a palatectomy and are living well with the obturator. We're happy to advise and support in any way we can!


Chrissy

Stage 2 SCC upper right palate
Hemi-palatectomy and maxillectomy 5/28/09
Six teeth gone
IMRT x30 starts July 13. Completed 8/26/09
Carboplatin and Taxol x6 starting 7/14/09. Completed 8/25/09.