Teeth!

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Ai, today isxthe day! I quote: 'multiple extractions to accomodate RT" As yet I haven't seen anybody from the Maxificcal Team, so until I get to the hospital I have no real idea how many!!!! Right now I am trying to stay very calm but I'm terrified!!!!!

PFJTHS over 4 years ago

I hope it went OK and you did no loose too many.

Peter

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Beesuit over 4 years ago

Hope you're alright and not in too much discomfort

Dani

Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

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RadioactiveRaz over 4 years ago

Hope all ok and not too many extractions , keep on top of painkillers if you’re in pain.
Hazel

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Former Member over 3 years ago

Hi ,,, I found it emotionally quite hard having the dental assessment and surgery prior to my radiotherapy treatment but now 6 months on I am grateful that my poor teeth were removed before treatment started, They would never have survived the radiotherapy treatment and would have been a constant source of worry and discomfort. So all in all a necessary and eventually positive thing. And besides , my teeth were not the best to ne fair ..........

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