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#61284 07-12-2007 01:58 PM
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I have noticed that I Bruise easily. Does anyone else have this? I never did before. Wondering. confused

Pitting of teeth due to Radiation. Can the teeth be sealed with a sealent? To help block tooth decay? I would like to keep my teeth in good shape. I use all the Biotene prodocts.

I just got new glasses and I could see my teeth better & I was shocked to see all the pitting! smile

Take care
Diane


2004 SCC R.tip 1/4 tongue Oct. 2005 R. Neck SCC cancer/Chemo Cisplatin 2x/8wks. Rad. Removed Jugular vein, Lymph gland & some neck muscle. TX finished 1/20/06... B.Cancer 3/29/07 Finished 6/07 Bi-op 7/15/09 SCC in-situ, laser surgery removed from 1st. sight. Right jaw replacement 11/3/14. 9 yrs cancer free as of Jan. 2015
#61285 07-22-2007 06:09 PM
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Radiation is hard on the teeth and gums. The best preventative is regular, at home, flouride treatments. I see a dental hygenist 3-4 times a year as well.

The bruising may be an indication of your blood counts being off. I would ask the MO about that one.


Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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#61286 07-26-2007 06:23 PM
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Thanks Gary,

Hummm, Never thought about blood counts being off at this point after treatment. I think they are OK.

Thanks again
Diane


2004 SCC R.tip 1/4 tongue Oct. 2005 R. Neck SCC cancer/Chemo Cisplatin 2x/8wks. Rad. Removed Jugular vein, Lymph gland & some neck muscle. TX finished 1/20/06... B.Cancer 3/29/07 Finished 6/07 Bi-op 7/15/09 SCC in-situ, laser surgery removed from 1st. sight. Right jaw replacement 11/3/14. 9 yrs cancer free as of Jan. 2015

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