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Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 22 | I am having a hemi glossectomy of the L lateral tongue in about 5 weeks and I am experiencing pain and tenderness surrounding a wisdom tooth on the same side at the top. This is something new, does this mean that they will take the teeth when I have surgery or will I need to see a dentist for this. It's becoming more painful. I wear partials but they are beginning to bother me so I don't wear them as much.
6/23/15 DX SCC left lateral tongue and dysplasia floor of mouth
Surgery in October procedure: partial glossectomy, dissection L floor of mouth and neck
No RT or Chemo
Radial flap reconstruction
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Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 644 Likes: 1 | Corliss, they take teeth out during or before surgery if they are in poor condition and will be in the field of radiation. As you are not having rads that will not be the case. I think you should see a dentist. If the tooth has to come out you will have to let the doctor's team know, won't you?
It's just another thing for you to worry about so I would see to it post haste.
Good luck with this.
1996, ovarian cancer surgery + cisplatin and taxol.
September, 2007, SCC of left lateral tongue. Excision.
October, 2009 recurrence in scar tissue, T1NOMO. Free flap surgery from left wrist - neck dissection. 63 year old New Zealander. No chemo, no RT.
February, 2014. New primary in left buccal mucosa. Marginal mandibulectomy, neck dissection, right arm free forearm flap. T1N0M0 but third occurrence and some areas of concern: RT started 8 April and finished 19 May.
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Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 22 | I don't mean to be a worry wart. My teeth are fine, I am so new to this entire thing that I was wondering if the cancer may spread to the surrounding gum area. I feel so dumb about all this. Wondered if the OC is effecting other areas in my mouth. Don't want to make a fuss over small things. The gum around the teeth hurt not the tooth.
6/23/15 DX SCC left lateral tongue and dysplasia floor of mouth
Surgery in October procedure: partial glossectomy, dissection L floor of mouth and neck
No RT or Chemo
Radial flap reconstruction
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Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 756 Likes: 1 | Corlis,
You were just told you have cancer, so worrying about any new sore or spot in your mouth is normal. Cancer can spread, and I'm not implying that it has, but I would check with your cancer doctor.
Susan
SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0
Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV-
Surgery: June 2005
RT: Feb-Apr 2006
HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105!
Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010
Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia
Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia
Dental issues: 2013-2022 (ORN)
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Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 22 | Thanks everyone for your patience with me
6/23/15 DX SCC left lateral tongue and dysplasia floor of mouth
Surgery in October procedure: partial glossectomy, dissection L floor of mouth and neck
No RT or Chemo
Radial flap reconstruction
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Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 91 | I do this same worrying. I had a few days this month where I maniacally checked my mouth millions of times! I understand how anxiety producing it all is. I try to do what I can to lower my anxiety and let the doctors figure it all out. I don't know what I am looking at anyway. I started meditating and it has helped me. Breathing slowly can work wonders. I am hoping the best for you. Denise
Biopsy tongue 3/24/15
Diagnosis SCC tongue/floor of mouth
Partial glossectomy, resection and right neck dissection done
4/22/15
T2aN0M0
05/01/2015-no further treatment indicated at this time,
monthly check ups for two years
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