 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | If they are not already gone, I would ask why they are pulling ALL his teeth and seek a second opinion if they are in good condition. They used to do this 10 years ago, but not now. You say he has beautiful teeth. Are the roots sound? Why is this necessary? Ask some more questions before they go forward with this if it is not too late. Also, if this must happen, it should be a medical procedure, not dental so it is covered by insurance.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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