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Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,294 Likes: 1 | Christine,
I think I d saw you mention you could not use dentures. Was that right?
Don
Male, 1955
Great health except C
Dec '12
DX: BOT SCC T2N2bMx, Stage 4a, HPV+, multiple nodes
1 tooth out
Jan '13
2nd tooth out
Tumor Board -induction TPF (3 cycles), seq CRT
4-6/2013
CRT 70gr 2x35, weekly carbo150
ended 5/29,6/4
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 8 | Don you are correct, I cannot get dentures. I have trismus. I also cant risk injuring any part of my mouth when attempting to make the mold. I have major healing issues going on which limits any chances Im willing to take. After a couple opinions Ive resigned myself to accept that dentures are not in my future, not even to wear just when I go out. To me, its not worth the risk involved.
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: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,294 Likes: 1 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,294 Likes: 1 | wow. that is a bummer. But it seems eating without any protection from food constantly hitting the gums is potentially a big risk for injuring your gum and jaw.
Now, I am thinking for myself as a dummy with a few missing teeth who attempts to eat whatever including hard tortilla chip and other things that poke the hell of my gums unless I am careful. I'll assume you totally avoid any food that is hard or requires chewing and stay only with soft foods and liquids.
Don
Male, 1955
Great health except C
Dec '12
DX: BOT SCC T2N2bMx, Stage 4a, HPV+, multiple nodes
1 tooth out
Jan '13
2nd tooth out
Tumor Board -induction TPF (3 cycles), seq CRT
4-6/2013
CRT 70gr 2x35, weekly carbo150
ended 5/29,6/4
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