Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I knew I had the big C before I was diagnosed. My teeth started breaking off and my tongue hurt so bad it was hard to eat. I had a scope done on my esophagus and the Dr had already made an appt. for me before I came to. I'm glad I asked him to check my tongue before he put me to sleep. have a great day all.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April. --- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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