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If your dentist agrees, and you feel comfortable removing bad teeth by all means go forward....

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2025

@lanig Your story about oncologists not taking teeth issues too serious and dentists not responding well...

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Discussion: Results of post radiation teeth extraction, implants and HBOT

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 12:17pm

In 2006 when I had to have 35 rounds of radiation plus chemo - nasopharyngeal cancer...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

Lots of us share the soft food diet. The thing about H&N treatment is that is...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2017

My sister, 68, had squamous cell carcinoma, stage 4 on the left side of her tongue....

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Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Just finished up 6 weeks of Proton Therapy on Friday. So the next month will be...

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Discussion: Have you tried to quit smoking while undergoing treatment?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2019

Thanks for your reply. I went to my dentist today, and he checked my teeth, also...

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Discussion: Is a heating pad or cold compress ok to use for pain?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

My husband had six compromised teeth removed by dental oncologists in an operating room(heart complications) prior...

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Discussion: Teeth removal for HPV cancer: how to get insurance for replacement?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2023

Hi, I just completed 5 yrs of being cancer free from base of tongue cancer. Other...

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Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2022

The effects of radiation will continue for the life of the patient. In my case, they...

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Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

A meningemas brain tumor was discovered in 2018 while in the hospital for something totally unrelated....

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Discussion: What were your early symptoms before diagnosed with a Parotid Tumor?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 2:46pm

So when they did first surgery did they remove all your teeth. When would the right...

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Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

@jano, @donfield Eating after HNC treatment is such a big issue. I have had a lot...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2020

That is a very interesting observation! I also can't eat food that sticks to my teeth,...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2017

Yes 7yrs out after removal of my tumor, tonsil and part of my tongue, place in...

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Discussion: Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2025

hi cris2, lilyann here, so sorry to hear this about your husband, i haven't done any...

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Discussion: Anyone had neck dissection surgery? What are your tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

@anbar04 Thank you so much for your well wishes! I'm glad you can get on with...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2024

I am about 2 years post radiation. I would say at 9 months out I could...

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Discussion: I am now post 8 months from my radiation treatment for throat cancer.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2025

Fluoride Mouthwash , a prescription strength every morning and every night after brushing. When I was...

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Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2025

Hello, Bobbielynn. My case is similar to yours with a recurrence after 4 years and dental...

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Discussion: Meet others living with Head & Neck Cancer: Introduce yourself

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2018

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