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Hello,

My father (75 years old) has been three years since radiation treatments and chemo for squamous cell cancer of the base of the tongue. He is doing well overall, but has two problems. First, his chest area is very sensitive to heat and muscle use after the radiation. He can only be in heat for a few minutes before being spent of energy. Wondered if anyone is aware of a solution. Second issue is a problem with getting dentures to work. He had all teeth removed prior to radiation and continues to have issues with dry mouth and problems with his lower dentures.

In the scale of possible issues, we are grateful to be dealing with these issues at this time. Any advise would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Cyle

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Please be careful with being outside in the sun. Make sure to use sunscreen and wear a hat. Anyone who has gone thru rad treatments should avoid the sun.

Alot of oral cancer patients have persistant dry mouth problems as an after effect of radiation.


Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile

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