I did HBO several times due to not healing or needing dental extractions. I first did it in 2008 after surgery for my recurrence when I didnt heal. Since it not even one year from when I had finished rads my body just couldnt bounce back. I last did them 2 years ago for some bone fragments that were breaking thru my jaw. Its a love-hate relationship I have with HBO... I love how well the treatments work, but I cant stand being cooped up in the glass tank for 2 hours when I have a million other things that need my attention.


Dont stress about the dry mouth you keep healing about. You shouldnt experience dry mouth for weeks. That affects most of us about 3-5 weeks post rads. You will join us always carrying a water bottle everywhere you go.


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