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I had radiation and cisplatin chemo back in 2017 for a stage 4 throat cancer. I...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

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Hi Elaine. I have had dental problems after radiotherapy. The two bottom front teeth are hanging...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2018

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Hi @darapoza Thanks for joining in. Dental issues after radiation are often caused by a combination...

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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 12, 2025

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Hi William, Thank you so much for taking the time to share the information with me....

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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 13, 2025

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@kimmyp033 Perhaps it’s time to seek help elsewhere such as a large cancer center? The mandible...

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Discussion: Jaw bone tumour after 6 primary cancers

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 9:18pm

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I'm over 3 months out and I understand what you're saying. My teeth are sore and...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2025

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@bmora I had a similar cancer. Prior to treatment , I had 4 teeth pulled and...

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Discussion: Dental treatment before rad denied by insurance

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2025

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My oral surgeon has recommended that I try and keep the few teeth left in my...

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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 23, 2025

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I had squamous cell carcinoma at the base of my tongue just below my epiglottis. It...

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Discussion: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube): Difficulty finding a formula that works

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2024

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Hello and welcome to Connect. My father had this surgery back in the early 90s. He...

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Discussion: Should I get a bridge to replace teeth from removed jaw?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2024

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