Hi Jerry
Thanks very much for replying to my posting. I did write a reply to you and I thought I'd sent it but since it doesn't seem to have appeared on the board I must have done something wrong! i'm not too used to message boards and I did have a lot of computer problems just after I joined so was off line for a bit. All sorted now so will try again.
I have been told the obturator causes problems with regurgitation because it is not a perfect fit but they can't make another one till after my mouth has finished healing. I am getting used to the frequent nose blowing that accompanies meal times!
You are asked about my radiotherapy - it will be aimed at the cancer site. i have now had the mould made for my head and I start the treatments on May 11th. not looking forward to it as I am feeling so well now that it will seem a backward step to have to experience the various side effects I have been warned about (and yes I have been told about the loss of my salivary glands). Still I keep thinking that in a few months time this will all be history and hopefully that will be an end to it.
I think it is great that you are going to encourage mouth cancer awareness in your practice. I have my dentist to thank for referring me.
Glad you are recovering so well.
Best wishes, maggie