 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Hi Tommy,
Yes, the maxilla is the bone that forms the palate.
The world can be cruel, but you have to be thankful that you have come so far and that you feel physically fine. Perhaps you can get some counseling to help you get through the overwhelming mental aspect of this disease.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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