Hi everyone,
Just had a few questions, wondering if anyone can help.
My mother is 4 wks post op from surgery on her tongue. She meets with the RO April 12th Wed.
Next week.
My first question is will they start radiation on her first day or what exactly goes on. Will they fit her with the mask on the first day and any idea how long that takes?
She just went to the dentist today for xrays and cleaning. She has one tooth that is start of an abcess and she is having that pulled tomorrow.
The dentist sent her to an Oral S to have this done. They suggested having it pulled before radiation begins to prevent any further problems ahead. She has no pain in that tooth or the area surrounding it. I was really surprised they are going to just pull it and not try to save it.

Anyhow, I was wondering if this would delay her radiation because they are pulling that tooth. Is there a time frame you have to wait for it to heal prior to radiation? I hope she does not have to wait to get her radiation treatment started.

She is also going back to have impressions made for flouride treatments. How does the flouride treatments work? Will she be doing these at home or at the dentist? Is it weekly or what?

I would appreciated any information from anyone.

Thanks you very much
Michelle