Dear Cheryid, ChristineB, Kerri and ESikon and all those who had read my post. You are one whole group of great characters.
To reveal more of my story. I am a survivor of NPC (cancer in the nasal) 5 years ago. I went through chemo and RT last time. My OC this time is probably due to the after effect of my RT 5 years ago. This is the reason why I cannot have another RT or chemo again. The surgeon Dr, apart from cutting off the cancerous node off my tongue, had also taken an aggressive approach to cut away a longer segment of my jawbone (cancerous cells were found in one molar cavity of which the tooth dislodged itself earlier but without blood or pain).
I am now on antibiotics to kill the inflammation around the area of the dislodged bones (area which my titanium splints are fractured). Not until the inflammation has subdued, the Dr can do nothing. Meanwhile I am now on soft diet. I do not dare to force open my mouth due to the fracture.
For those who are undergoing chemo and RT, I wish to tell you that there will be temporary sufferings and lost of taste and saliva. I gone through all that and the senses will all came back slowly. You just have to be patient.

BTW, what are the data below your signatures supposed to mean. Are they mandatory? Do I have to add on mine?


Chinese age 60. DX NPC T3N0M0 Jan 07. Chemo x 6 (gemcer + cisplatin) and RT x 36. Healed.
Due to after effect of RT, Dx OC Jan 12. Had partial glossectomy BOT and jawbone dissection replaced by legbone. No chemo or RT this time. Metal splint of jawbone recently broken. Teeth-bite now mismatched.