Hi, I'm Cindy from Wisconsin. On 10/16 I had a partial maxillectomy, 2 molars removed along with a tumor on my right palate/alveolar ridge due to squamous cell carcinoma. I have an obtulator mouth piece to help me eat, drink, and speak. My doctor says I have clean margins, but they are still suggesting radiation therapy for 6 weeks. I am very hesitant due to the complications both temporary and long term. I am already having problems with trismus, and have ordered myself a Therabite device to exercise my jaw. I joined this group to hopefully get some advice about whether to take the radiation or not. I will be 57 next week. I also have rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and sjogren's syndrome which was diagnosed 18 years ago.