Just spoke to Dana-Farber & Brigham & Women's Hospital dental office. Dentists on staff there only see patients who are currently undergoing tx.
I asked if they referred to dentists experienced with H&N cancer and was told there is no such thing. Our general dentist thought he was sending Bob for a more or less routine extraction evaluation with an oral surgeon. Of course, we knew to contact RO. In the past, RO did not have dental referrals either.
Anyone aware of how to locate someone with experience, if an extraction is necessary? RO will set up hyperbaric therapy.
Bob is on antibiotics, the pain was never severe, and he sees a great endodontist on Monday.
Thank you, Lottie
CG to husband, dx @ age 65, nonsmoker/social drinker. Dx 5/08 SCC Stage IV, BOT T1N2aM0. 33 IMRT - completed 9/12/08. Induction Chemo (Cisplatin, Taxotere & 5FU), plus concurrent Cisplatin. 1/09 PEG removed; 5/09 neg PET/CT; 5/10 PET/CT NED Dental extraction & HBOT 2013; ORN 2014; Debridement/Tissue Transfer & HBOT 2016
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