OP Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 493 | Jiulieann,, I looked up Evista on WebMD, and didn't see any mention of teeth or jaw problems. The only major serious side effect was in bleeding problems, so that would be something to consider. Hopefully, I can get away with just increasing my calcium and vitamin D intake and exercising more. I really would rather not start taking another prescription drug if at all possible.
Female, nonsmoker, 70, diag. 5/09 after tongue biopsy: stage IV. Left hemi-gloss. and left selec. neck disec. 30 lymph nodes removed May 20. Over 7 weeks daily rads. with three chemo. PEG removed 12/4/09 Am eating mostly soft foods. Back to work 11/09 Retired 4/1/11. 7 clear scans! Port out 9/11. 2/13. It's back: base of tongue, very invasive surgery involving lifestyle changes. 2/14: Now speaking w/Passey-Muir valve. Considering a swallow study. Grateful to be alive.
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