I have just finished some treatment following extraction of 3 molars 10 years after treatment. The extractions created necrosis but I realized that bone loss, minimal saliva production, and loss of blood flow create problems that can surface at any time in the gums or jawbone. I would recommend seeing a specialist and start a diagnosis. This does not happen for no reason or clear up on its own. (Mine were pulled without guidance from an ENT or other specialist to my regret)


Age 55 HPV 16+ SCC, BOT 050613 Stage IV
great team at OSU
Tx 6 weeks of rad started June 3
8 weeks of chemo started May 28
RTOG Phase III trial Cetuximab group.
Treatment completed 7/16/2013
PET Scan completed 10/08/13
Results discussed 10/11/13
NED - Free but am I
Next part of the journey?
1year PET 10/24/14 NED
Good reports now 10 years out.