Hi,
I am three months post treatment for HPV stage 4 tonsil cancer. I had 35 radiation treatments and 3 cisplatin.

Now, I have a very small area of exposed bone about a quarter of an inch below my gumline. I noticed it because something was scratching my tongue.

I saw my dentist today. He said he sees this about once a month and it normally heals by itself (without anything being done). But because I've had radiation to that area, it makes things more complicated. He has referred me back to my radiation oncologist. My dentist is concerned about infection and whether or not I will need a tissue graft to cover the bone.

I have an appointment with my rad. onc on Monday. Has anyone else had this or know anything about this?

Thanks,
Angie