I am a 10 year survivor, but, of course, still having dental problems. I had part of my lower jaw removed and hence some of my teeth. As my remaining jawbone healed over...the bone receded under one of my teeth and we are just watching and waiting. Recently, I have developed a polyp on that side of my gum that seems to be slowly growing. My dentist says he will watch and wait and my ent wants to remove it now and also the tooth. I only had 3 radiation treatments so not having HBOT, but wondered if anyone had had a polyp removed???? Is it painful or just another step to take in recovery? Thanks for any input..


Partial mandibulectomy and neck dissection 2/3/07. T2NOMO.
Had 14 hour operation which included reconstruction of jaw.
Reconstruction failed. Some radiation, no chemo.