Minnie,

I've asked a couple of my doctors about this because I've had similar concerns. I know the spot where my tumor appeared was in a place where one of my teeth tended to scrape it, especially while I was sleeping. They seem to discount this and say there isn't any real evidence of a connection, but I still have to wonder how thoroughly this has been investigated. (I've since had the tooth filed down, and I now sleep with mouth guards on both upper and lower teeth -- quite a sight!)

Cathy


Tongue SCC (T2M0N0), poorly differentiated, diagnosed 3/89, partial glossectomy and neck dissection 4/89, radiation from early June to late August 1989