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Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 33 | I understand that the radiated tissue never improves and that implants are probably not recommended for most of us...The great news is that I have excellent health and quality of life now at 60 and 10 years after treatment... Have about 1/3 to 1/2 saliva (thank God and treatment) and can eat just about anything including jalepeno..unfortunately my teeth had peridontial issues for years and I have had some teeth removed after 3 yrs with Hyperbaric Therapy (dives)...I may currently have a failure of a 15 year implant and will probably have it removed...Is it possible my tissue could be ok now after all this time?? Anyone have any experience? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | From what I have learned about HBO, you would need to go thru 20 prior and 10 after for extractions. The damage done by radiation will make your healing slower. If you are only having an implant replaced, that procedure should not need HBO.
Its always nice to hear from long term survivors! Good luck!!!
ChristineSCC 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  | | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 33 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | OP Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 33 | Thanks for the reply...life is good! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 945 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 945 | My husband is going to be glad to hear about the jalapeno - he is really missing it! Maybe next year!
CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.
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Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 33 | It took me about 3-4 years to get most everything back..If he has any saliva then it could be very good...I also noticed a big step change in my mouth with soreness and taste improvement after HBO therapy because of the tooth extraction....I think about late year three. I went from a feeding tube, with several treatments to restretch my esophogaus so I could eat again, no taste of sugar, to tasting chocolate again...So tell him to hang in there with it and be encouraged as things do get much better with time! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 383 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 383 | WOW, I won't give up hope on spicy foods! Funny you mention teeth loss. I had another one extracted today due to jaw bone deterioration. Averaging one per year but the way I look at it most of my family had dentures by my age and didn't experience what we've been through so YAY! Very thankful.
Pass the hot sauce (Someday I hope)!
Steve
SCC right side BOT/FOM; DX 1-25-06; Neck dissection/25% of tongue removed 2-17-06. Stage 2 Recurrence 7-06: IMRTX35 & 3X Cisplatin ended 10-18-06. Tumor found 03/18/13; Partial Glossectomy 03/28/13 left lateral tongue. Nov. 2014; headaches,lump on left side of throat. Radical Neck Dissection 12-17-14; Tumor into nerves/jugular; Surgery successful, IMRTX30 & 7X Erbotux. Scan 06-03-15; NED! 06-02-16; Mets to left Humerus bone and lesion on lungs-here We go again! Never, Ever Give Up!
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Steve, hope you are getting HBO for your extractions. It could help you to avoid a huge problem later.
ChristineSCC 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 | | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 33 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | OP Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 33 | Steve, I give a lot of credit to the HBO therapy for the rejuvenation and absolutely do HBO if possible....hang in there ! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2 Member | | Member
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2 | Had the HBO for tooth extraction about 8 months ago. Slow healing process but the HBO did it's job.
Left lateral tounge squamous cell carcinoma. 30% tounge removed and neck disection Dec 2009. Tumor was stage 3, nodule count out of 32 samples was zero (T-3/N-0). Radiation theraphy.
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Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 33 | I am potentially getting one implant removed and perhaps replaced..wondering if it might be possible to get new implants in other radiated locations now after after all this time? Do you or has anyone had a tooth implant since radiation? Just wondering if any new advancements or technology is out there since 2002? | | |
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