Thanks to all!

I met with one of my surgeons today. He said that extractions and implants have great risk in my case. He also said that bone grafts (if I chose the implant option) might not be necessary, but they would be a risk as well. Plus more operations *faint* *scream* *OMG* *major medical phobias* for me!
I asked how many patients he sees with ORN caused by these things. He said there have been a rash of them lately. (Wow - I should have asked who did the dental procedures...)

So he thought (and so do I now), that I should get the partial dentures. I could get implants in a few years if I want to take the risk, and if my QOL doesn't improve with removable, yet plaque-laden teeth. (But I will clean them often.)

I also asked about Alberta Health Care coverage. He said I need to talk to my dentist as some dental work is covered by AHC if it is deemed medically necessary. There is also an option of getting the Tom Baker Cancer Center to contribute to the costs. (Canucks will know what I'm talking about with health insurance.)

So the next step is my dentist. I will keep you posted.

Cherlyd - thanks for letting Karen Rose know about this post, and Karen - I will PM you if I have questions after I see my dentist.

Love to all - you are a great group of people.