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Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1 | Hello all - I am new to the forum, and a new cancer patient. I was diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma of the left tonsil. I had the tonsil removed, and the PET scan was clear, but I will be undergoing radiation treatment for 6+ weeks, starting in the next week or two.
My dentist had recommended Biotene products, but after doing a little research and reading some reviews, I learned of the formula changes, which lead me here to this discussion.
I was wondering if there has been any update on the potential new product that might come to market, or from those that really liked the old Biotene products, if any good alternatives have been found. I would like to get recommendations for a toothpaste, oral rinse, and gum.
Regarding the gum, are all gums with Xylitol good, and are there any other characteristics to look for?
Thanks in advance for any advice/recommendations. | | | | | 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 | Welcome to OCF! Regarding the changes in Biotene, here is the Biotene thread. I suggest reading thru the entire thread as several products others have used successfully have been mentioned thru out the thread. Biotene thread
Last edited by ChristineB; 07-11-2014 02:59 PM.
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  | | |
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