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I had stage 4 adenoid cystic carcinoma in 2001. I ate oatmeal and drank Boost drinks for 1.5 months. My dry mouth still affects me. My doctors had me using Biotene products to help with that. I had another cancer patient tell me that Sprite helped them. Because of my dry mouth I am having a lot of dental issues. I am having all my teeth pulled on the top in the next month. I will be getting dentures. If I could give anyone advice with head and neck cancer, get your teeth pulled first. I have been battling teeth issues since day one. I also did neutron beam radiation at the U of Washington. Good luck to you. If I can help with anything let me know. Thanks
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Sorry to hear of your dental issues. I was diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma in 2007 and have suffered from dental issues as well. Most all of my teeth are broken and I need them pulled and need dentures as well. My cancer has metastasized to my lungs and liver and lymph nodes and I am trying to deal with that as well. I want to get the dental work done but struggle with the decision. I don't know if I have one year or 5 years to live. Will it be worth it? Not sure....