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What were your early symptoms before diagnosed with a Parotid Tumor?
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Feb 24 9:43am | Replies (50)Comment receiving replies
@rmbs
I'm seeing your post a month later... regarding your mouth being dry: I have had a parotid tumor that I couldn't seek care for because of no medical insurance. It definitely caused dry mouth and also affected my gums and teeth. I was in my 30's though so when I could get insurance I had surgery and radiation treatments. I'm sorry you are going through this and wonder if it's dry mouth from the parotid tumor causing your dental problems, rather than the tumor affecting the roots of your mouth. Whatever it is, you have a good plan with medical care even if you are "just watching." Thinking of you.
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@jw9
This was helpful and almost comforting! (Chuckle!) Seriously, you basically confirmed my plan. I recently postponed my normal 6-month dental check-up, as the dentist's office didn't have a clue what a parotid gland even is! Yikes! I'll be seeing the recent new-to-me-ENT specialist in a few months, and we'll go from there. I feel all this upper tooth recent root decay (and thus oral surgery to remove teeth) is connected with the parotid gland malady. You have been helpful and encouraging. (By the way, I'm 89 and still singing and dancing along! God is good!) Blessings to YOU! Ruthmarie