Here is a link to the list of CC's and CCC's. If you look towards the top of the list there is a legend with the symbols for each one. Click on the written out words for each one (ex click on cancer center to learn what a cancer center is and do the same for a comprehensive cancer center). I use a MAC so mine just brings a small drop down box with the definitions.

CCC list (with definitions)

An OC patient who has had radiation should be discussing hyperbaric oxygen treatments (HBO) prior to having teeth removed. On the other hand, from what I understand about HBO it doesnt go very well with someone who already has cancer. Please ask your doctors about HBO. Normal procedure is called the Marx Protocol, 20 dives prior to dental work and 10 after. It does not make a difference if the tooth is on the unradiated side. HBO is very important to help prevent osteoradionecrosis (death of the jawbone).

Marx Protocol

Christine
SCC 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 smile