Hi , my name is Marcia. I have t3 tumour ,2nd lung and nodes. On my 3nd lot of chemo. My problem is dentist. Git major receded gums. Bad tooth any help

Hi Marcia, i would direct this to the nurse on here they might be able to help. i dont know if we can have dental treatment if on chemo or other treatments so i would double check with your consultant first. Sorry to hear the cancer is in new places i know how you feel my secondary cancer is on the move and i have been know to swear quite a few times. Just check before you do anything with a dentist.

I had a dental abscess during my very first round of FLOT chemo, and ended up neutropenic with sepsis, in hospital isolation for a week, on antibiotic drips. I had the offending tooth removed by the Maxillofacial surgeon, who did a fantastic job. Being on chemo didn't affect me having it out, it vastly improved the situation and I was discharged with oral antibiotics after a week and made a full recovery. If you need dental help, please do seek it before it gets worse. Wishing you luck Marcia, it sounds like you're having a rough time right now. x