We seem to be doing ok, 4 weeks since last chemo and radios. 2 steps forward, 1 back, as I had read we would! and sometimes he does too much! Over confidence needs managing!
Can anyone tell me a bit about the dentistry side of things - as you'll see we are navigating this while in Greece, so not much info forthcoming. I was aware that in the UK he'd have or had a cancer dental assessment...now he is suffering with 'floating' tooth ache, and sensitive softs gums, some days on the left some on the right, so hoping it may 'settle' I am sure i have read that no dental treatment is advised after radio/chemo..can anyone tell me how long a period that should be for...???
We got him the strong Duraphat 5000 ppm Toothpaste which he's moved onto 1 week ago.
Have a fantastic dentist, a close pal too, so sending HH 'home' at least for this may be a thing, at the correct time...???
Hi. Just wait until your husbands mouth settles a bit before a visit to the dentist. Use a soft toothbrush and make sure he mouthwashes often to keep his teeth clean. I seem to remember it was a few months before I went to my dentist and had a quick gentle clean and a fluoride varnish.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
