#50065 05-22-2006 03:08 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) |  Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
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Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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#50066 05-22-2006 03:11 PM | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 22 Member | | OP Member
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 22 | Amy,
I am so glad you had a good experience with your dentist. I now go to my Mom's dentist who also has been doing oral screenings regularly forever and if we go every six months, like we and everyone else should, this may help with early detection for most of us.
I'm not saying ALL dentists don't do screenings but it is a lot less than the 90% the NJ Dental Association says it is. If they were right, then why hasn't the number of oral cancer patients declined over the years. It is still the same mortality rate. That proves they aren't "kicking it up a notch."
Again, this is a "me generation" and if it's just another thing to add to their dental routine, maybe most can't be bothered. Someday they will learn, we hope!
Thanks for your post and your prognosis seems to be very optimistic??? Kudos to your dentist!!!
Lisa | | |
#50067 05-22-2006 03:14 PM | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 22 Member | | OP Member
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 22 | Jerry,
When you give me the go ahead, I would love to send my husband's dentist the article as well as the two "experts" at the NJ Dental Association.
I saw your above post telling Amy I was going to send it but remembered you wanted me to wait until you got it piblished yourself.
Just tell me when???
Lisa | | |
#50068 05-22-2006 11:44 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Lisa,
Since Amy lives in Ohio and she is going to see her dentist tomorrow, I figured it would be OK for her to pas it on then.
I feel kind of funny about it being out in our area before it is disributed by the dental association. I will definately let you know as soon as it is out. I am anxiously checking my office mail every day.
Thanks for all that you are doing to help spread the word.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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#50069 05-26-2006 06:54 PM | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 22 Member | | OP Member
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 22 | Thanks Jerry,
I will just wait for your go-ahead.
Lisa | | |
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