OP  Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | It appeared to me that the appliance pulled out of the mouth of the celebrity (I also can't remember who it was) was an obturator, so he must have had part of his palate removed.
Sidney Kimmel's philanthropy is not limited to cancer, as he has an phenomenal entertainment center in Philadelphia named after him. I've been there several times and it was a welcomed addition to the Avenue of the Arts. I can't remember how many millions have gave for this.
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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