Mom's dentist, at the same institution where she was treated for cancer, said that radiation treatment caused a whole bunch of cavities.  From what I've read online, increased incidence of cavities isn't out of the ordinary.  I was wondering if anyone had luck with Medicare, or any other insurance, paying for cavities.  Thanks. Dave        
Mom's caregvr. DDS failed to dx 01/03. Dx Stg IV SCC 05/03. Induct. chemo, IMRT, 5FU, H, Iressa, Neck disect, radiation. Dad's caregvr. Dx 01/04 Ext. Stg SCLC.  Mets to liver/bone 08/04. Died 11/12/04. Mom tongue CA dx 06/13, hemiglossectomy (80% removed) 08/13.  Clean margins and nodes, but PNI. 6/15/15: Tongue CA at base of remnant tongue. Declined further tx; hospice.  Died 10/13/15.  What a long and difficult journey. 
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