Christine has given you good advise, Cox!

I feel your pain I’ve been through a number of head and neck cancer treatments, and after my first radiation in 2010, IMRT, it destroyed my teeth (I had protons too in 2013 btw), but due to recurring cancer, treatments, plus ORN, osteoradionecrosis of the jaw, and others, the next 7 years or so I’ve been unable to have my teeth replaced. I’m still waiting maybe til June?

I’m not sure if any teeth have to be removed, but that can be an issue too being previously radiated, and needing HBOT like I did. You should involve your doctors, especially your radiation oncologist who has your radiation plan and knows the areas radiated and dosage.

Good luck

10/09 T1N2bM0 Tonsil
11/09 Taxo Cisp 5-FU, 6 Months Hosp
01/11 35 IMRT 70Gy 7 Wks
06/11 30 HBO
08/11 RND PNI
06/12 SND PNI LVI
08/12 RND Pec Flap IORT 12 Gy
10/12 25 IMRT 50Gy 6 Wks Taxo Erbitux
10/13 SND
10/13 TBO/Angiograph
10/13 RND Carotid Remove IORT 10Gy PNI
12/13 25 Protons 50Gy 6 Wks Carbo
11/14 All Teeth Extract 30 HBO
03/15 Sequestromy Buccal Flap ORN
09/16 Mandibulectomy Fib Flap Sternotomy
04/17 Regraft hypergranulation Donor Site
06/17 Heart Attack Stent
02/19 Finally Cancer Free Took 10 yrs