David and Petey

Thanks for your response. I am adding a signature so that it will be easy to see the DX and TX. I am wondering if anyone out there knows how they deal with removal of all the teeth prior to doing radiation. When do they make dentures or do implants following the radiation. My mother is doing pretty good following the surgery but I'm a little concerned about her nutritional needs since all the teeth were removed. I will appreciate any advice.

SS

Helping mother, Age 58, SCC Stage IV retromolar trigone (behind wisdom tooth), non smoker, never drinks, Surgery on May 3rd - removed part of mandible - titanium plate added, 26 nodes removed - all negative, cancer found on mandible and nerve, margins negative, IMRT (5000 - 6000 rads) x 30 to start next week along with chemo (once a week x 6 weeks).