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#17407 04-20-2005 04:11 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) |  Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Dear Maggie,
I am also a new member having just joined this morning, too. Although my squamous cell was located on my tongue, I also have no risk factors. No smoking or drinking. I was fortunate that I do not need radiation. As a dentist I am surprised that the obturator is not preventing the food from going into your nose. Have you mentioned this to the dentist? You don't mention where the radiation is to be. Is it the tumor site or your nodes? Did anyone mention the likelihood of decreased salivation to you? Good luck and keep writing, it helps.
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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