Keep an eye on the gum bleeding. Ask your doctor/dentist about it, but I remember reading that some women experience gum bleeding (when flossing) and tenderness due to PMS.
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History of leukoplakia <2001-2004. SCC lateral tongue 9/03; left radical neck dissection & hemiglosectomy 10/03, T2-3,N0M0; 28 IMRT radiation completed 12/03. 30 HBO dives Oct-Nov 04 for infections and bone necrosis -mandible.