Hi Everyone,

My husband Ron had lazer surgery this past August on some small lesions in his mouth that biopsied positive for carcinoma. He needs to have some dental work (Bridge) done but his Dentists are hesitant because of the way his mouth looks inside. Now mind you, his Oncology Doc from UCLA has seen Ron twice since the surgery and is pleased with the way his mouth is healing, but he's getting conflicting info from his Dentists. They're concerned it's not healing quick enough,they are afraid the carcinoma is coming back...blah blah blah. In essence, they are challenging Ron's Oncologist opinion.

He's got a call into his Doctor at UCLA about this because he's not going to let anyone else touch him and he trusts him the most. My opinion is his Dentists aren't familiar with a radiated throat/mouth so they don't understand what they are seeing. I think Ron needs to find a dentist who has experience with oral cancer survivors and I wanted to get your thoughts? Has anyone else had this problem with their Dentist? What makes me mad is this is really upsetting Ron and I don't want him to end up with Shingles again because of the fear.

Thanks for any help you can give,

Shelley

Caregiver to husband Ron. Throat Cancer. Finished 35 radiation treatments on 11/21/04. 8/2/11 small lesion on lower gum, laser Procedure to remove. 3/6/12 Doc. removed another lesion on outside of his neck. Did a skin graft from his chest to replace the skin on his neck. Went to Heaven on 6/24/12.