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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | I had really good teeth to begin with and was advised to make sure my dentist did a thorough pre Tx inspection and fixed anything that needed fixing. My dentist replaced 2 old metal fillings with the newer stuff; fitted me with fluoride trays and off I went. I started using the fluoride a month before my Tx began, used it almost every day during Tx and still use it every day. My teeth are just as good as they were pre Tx but I was told teeth problems can surface many years after radiation so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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