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Breast cancer/Radiation/Tooth Problems

Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 28, 2023 | Replies (30)

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@auntiephil

Thank you for posting this, it’s important. During my treatment of radiation and five years on anastrozole, my blood sugars went up. Maintaining a good diet and exercise didn’t help. I’ve been off the pill for a year, my blood sugar is perfect, my weight is coming off, but my teeth paid the price, I believe. My dentist retired, so during my treatment I had four visits to a new one, I mentioned the chemo pill snd she said ..um hum. This time, I tried a different dentist, she pulled my loose teeth, but made me feel so horrible in the process. Intimating that it was my fault. I pray anyone else having these problems will find dentists who are more understanding. Cancer was enough to deal with.

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I’m so sorry you had to experience ignorance and shaming on top of everything else. I’m usually proud of my profession, but this is just heartbreaking. I’m so fortunate to be in an office with caring and compassionate people. Hopefully you can find a new dental home.