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DiscussionIs anyone experiencing osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?
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I had a right segment of the lateral mandible removed due to stage 4a cancer. The left fibula was used to reconstruct the mandible and a free flap placed. I underwent 30 rounds of radiation. Four years later, a second superficial cancer was found on the floor of the mouth near the back of the tongue. I had a partial glossectomy and resurfacing of the floor of my mouth with blood vessels and and free flap from my left arm. within several weeks, it became obvious that osteoradionecracy had been stimulated, which resulted in one plate's screws coming out through my cheek and my lower jaw dropping a bit and moving to the right. I insisted on a PEG tube so I could take in enough calories, then agitated to get corrective measures done. Physicians checked to assure no cancer had recurred. The is being planned, hopefully for this fall. It is at a cancer center.