 Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 79 | I am 2 years out of treatment and about a year ago I had a small bone exposed on my gum. My dentist sent me to see an oral surgeon. He numbed the area and told me he was going to pull it out. If there was gum underneath, it was all good. If it was bone underneath, that would be the worse possible scenario. He pulled it out and it was gum underneath! It was painless! I would suggest getting in to see your dentist as soon as you can!
Cathi
57 when diagnosed. Heavy smoker. Social drinker. Diagnosed 7/9/09 with tonsil, tongue & neck cancer. Chemo induction (Cisplatin, 5FU & Taxotere) & 35 radiation tx + 7 Carboplatin.
Head and neck CAT scan on 1/15/10 shows no cancer.
1/27/12 First PET/CAT scans in 2 years - All clear!!
recurrence mid-2015
OCF supporter and avid OCF CO and NJ walk attendee with worldwide friends
*** 1-7-16 passed away unexpectedly ***
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