New here, I was diagnosed with mucoepidermoid carcinoma- intermediate grade, had a maxillectomy on the upper left side. Had radiation last summer.
I've had my definitive obturator for about a month. Still sound pretty nasal, but my enunciation is improved. I am having some trouble with shifting teeth affecting the fit. I have yet to actually meet anyone else with one of these. Feel pretty alone in this.

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

Last edited by shellef; 05-19-2011 06:27 PM.
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