Thank you, Zenda. I now remember that you previously posted about your decision. It is a good reminder to check the archives.
Has the ORN been completely halted since partial mandibulectomy? It's over one-year ago, correct? What about pain/infections? I'm assuming that has stopped.
Coincidently, we spoke to NYC oral surgeon this week. I will post on separate thread when I know more, but wanted to mention that advice was signs of recurring infection should not be ignored (antibiotic therapy & possible debridement after several episodes). Also, mentioned that speed of deteriorate is difficult to predict.
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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