 |
 | Home | Contact Us | FAQ | Search & Site Map | Link to Us |
 | Sign In | Join | Other 45 Sites in Network |
Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Cancer / June 2007dental update
After getting advice here, my onc. examined my teeth and set up an appointment with a dentist. I had one extraction today and I go in to get the fluoride trays made next Wednesday. My RT has been temporarily postponed while my gums heal. The chemo DR. said we may do another round(5 days) of chemo in the meantime. Other than that I'm doing pretty well. The residual effects of the last chemo has pretty much cleared up, some mild discomfort, nothing serious. Peter > After getting advice here, my onc. examined my teeth and set up an > appointment with a dentist. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > chemo has pretty much cleared up, some mild discomfort, nothing serious. > Peter Good for your Doc. That is so important. I am happy it is going well for you. > After getting advice here, my onc. examined my teeth and set up an > appointment with a dentist. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > chemo has pretty much cleared up, some mild discomfort, nothing serious. > Peter Good luck, Peter. It didn't take more than a week for my gums to heal. I used my fluoride trays even through radiation. After you use them, rinse them in warm, not hot water and hook them over the edge of the container so that they dry thoroughly. The dental onc. was adamant about not storing them wet. He said they grow mold easily. I also give mine a gentle brushing a couple of times a week. The dental onc gave me the molds he made of my teeth for the trays. Ask for yours. That way if you ever need them replaced, you can have them made anywhere. Keeping you in my thoughts, Janet  SignatureJanet Wilder Bad spelling. Bad punctuation Good Friends. Good Life >> After getting advice here, my onc. examined my teeth and set up an >> appointment with a dentist. [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > Keeping you in my thoughts, > Janet Thanks Janet, that's good advice. I will ask to keep the molds. Peter > After getting advice here, my onc. examined my teeth and set up an > appointment with a dentist. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > chemo has pretty much cleared up, some mild discomfort, nothing serious. > Peter Hi Peter, I'm glad to hear the dental wasn't too much problem. Next head & necker (who posts), I plan to "harass" them about seeing dental ASAP, although your route was complicated by the tonsillectomy. You seemed to bounce back well from that. I've heard that it can be very hard on adults (as opposed to kids). Bloodwork okay (no big blood loss involved)? I expect your wife will be looking out for things like that, but i'll chime in once in a while, as thoughts come up. I am disappointed that the onc didn't think to mention dental checkup and hope they get their acts together, frome hereon, to make sure that you get the best possible care and outcome. Keep in touch, J >> After getting advice here, my onc. examined my teeth and set up an >> appointment with a dentist. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > Keep in touch, > J Thanks for the support J, I have alway healed very quickly. This is really my first experience as a patient. Prior to the onset of this cancer I have only been to the DR. for accident/injury or to sit in the waiting room. This has been an eye opening experience. The RT onc apologized vehemently for not addressing the dental issue sooner. I still have a high degree of confidence in him, although I anticipate the upcoming RT with a high level of trepidation. I would rather not repeat the experiences of Janet or Uncle Sally. But I have no doubt that I will overcome this successfully as well. Thanks again, Peter You're are lucky to only have one pulled. Sounds like you are doing great! I am scheduled to have 3 wisdom teeth and 4 molars taken out tomorrow. My treatment is scheduled to begin on the 25th. RJ > After getting advice here, my onc. examined my teeth and set up an > appointment with a dentist. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > chemo has pretty much cleared up, some mild discomfort, nothing serious. > Peter > You're are lucky to only have one pulled. Sounds like you are doing > great! [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > RJ I hope all went well, RJ and welcome. I hope you'll start an introductory post. J Thanks. Surgery was easy! I've been up and around for a couple hours now after my nap. Pain is manageable. RJ > "rjahl...@gmail.com" wrote: > > You're are lucky to only have one pulled. Sounds like you are doing [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > I hope you'll start an introductory post. > J > Thanks. Surgery was easy! I've been up and around for a couple hours > now after my nap. Pain is manageable. > > RJ Good going, RJ. Treatment starts on the 25th. You're male, American, tongue cancer, squamous? Are you getting enough info here to be adequately prepared? J RJ wrote : "I am scheduled to have 3 wisdom teeth and 4 molars taken out tomorrow. My treatment is scheduled to begin on the 25th." Hi RJ, I just wanted to wish you well. I had eleven teeth taken out a month before radiation and two weeks before the first major chemotherapy. I have lower tongue cancer squamous cell carcinoma. I'd like to join "J" in inviting you to tell us more about your condition. I've finished radiation and chemo two weeks ago, and it has been rough, continues to be rough, but this group has been an excellent source of information, support, and emotional caring. best, Uncle Sally Peter, good luck to you! I remember when we earlier discussed this and I recall the RT people having a dentist on staff nearby that cheked out their cancer patients. If the RT people hadn't suggested it, we would have never done it, the teeth it seems a lot of people don't get checked out (or think to) before starting cancer treatment. Just an update to my situation... I started chemo/radiation this week. So far so good mostly, other than the nauseousness from the Ethyol injections. Working to find a solution so I can keep taking it. Sending well wishes and blessings to all who are also in the same situation. RJ > Just an update to my situation... > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > RJ HI RJ, It's good to hear that you're on schedule. Before you get too far into this, please remind us what you're being treated for. Type of head and neck cancer. Also helps, in case Steph has a comment or input. Head and Neck is one of his specialities. And if you could, please make your screen name RJ (instead of email address). That way, when your "name" pops up on the screen, the others will recognize it more readily. I wish you all my best in your treatment. Please keep in touch, J PS Araik is back. His was nasopharyngeal and he's feeling much better, so watch for the light at the end of tunnel. Thing's will get worse, for a while, but better eventually. > Just an update to my situation... > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > RJ I just returned from day 10 of 35 RT sessions. That ethyol is no fun at all. I get worse nausea from it than I do from the chemo. It usually calms down after a few hours though. Still able to swallow OK, even if i can't taste much and what I do taste sucks. Peter |
Reply to this Message |
 Sign In
 Join
 My Latest Posts My Monitored Threads My Blog My Photo Gallery My Profile My Homepage Start New Thread Enable EMail Alerts Rate this Thread
|
©2008 Advenet LLC Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
This website includes both content owned or controlled by Advenet as well as content owned or controlled by third parties.