Yes to Angels. I went through radiation and have not had any dental problems thus far ( knock on wood ). I have been to my dentist once since tx ended and go again next week for regular visit. Dentist said so far so good. To the dentists in our group ( thank you for your opinions here ), does radiation mean you're absolutely going to have problems down the road? I've been swishing everyday with ACT floride to strengthen teeth.

To SABW - my cancer originated in right tonsil and I had no symptoms. It went down to lympn node which popped out one day and that lead to various tests and then ultimately biopsy.


Bill . . . SCC - originated in right tonsil, drifted into neck ( 28 lymph nodes removed - one positive ). Radical neck dissection in September 07, completed 34 radiation tx on January 4, 2008. Used Peg. Non smoker, 61, good shape, no previous health issues. Second year PET scan - "all clear".