I have advocated keeping all the teeth you are able to. Eating problems are made worse by having no teeth. Joanna has given good advice; seek dental advice from someone very familiar with radiation and don't let them take teeth without very good reason!

I still have every one of my teeth including wisdom teeth (of course you know why wink )

I think it is good they are looking at a possible tonsillectomy as well. My tonsil cancer was not visable during the usual visual exam, even though it had spread to 3 nodes.

I pray for your speedy recovery!

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.