 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | NY10,
Sorry I came across as I did. I realize that you are trying to find out what may have caused your mom's OC so that you might help to prevent another recurrence. I am certainly no expert on causes, but I have never read anything that points to external carcinogens such as you are thinking about, causing OC.
I should have worded my response in such a way that it pointed to the fact that I was speaking about how I feel, as well as others that I have communicated with about this subject. I certainly didn't mean that you should not try to make things better for your mom in the future.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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