 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Lorie,
I was so sorry to read what you and your husband are going through. You will both be in my prayers.
It is a shame that people publish books like the one that you are reading. Without knowing anything else beyond that they recommneded extractions, I can tell you to throw the book out. Speaking as a dentist and a colleague of Barb's, you can be assured that unfortunately extractions won't help. Barb, as always, has given excellent advice.
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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