 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | If they are suggesting John go thru with 4 extractions without doing the Marx Protocol then its time to find a new dental professional. This is something very important so that John doesnt have far bigger problems down the road with his jaw fracturing easily or dying (osteoradionecrosis). Im so glad you know what isnt sound advice and will seek out a more up to date oral surgeon. Many of us see a prosteodontist for our post rads sensitive dental issues. Try calling your insurance company and asking for a prosteodontist. They should have more training and experience with oral cancer patients.
Since John has been thru oral cancer it isnt good advice to wait 6 - 8 weeks before he is checked. Does John go to an ENT for check ups? Thats who manages my check ups even though I also see my MO every 6 months too.
Good luck!!!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
