A lots of ups and downs through the treatment process. But now, for my small non-medical brain, I think it has come to a dead lock situation.
The radiotherapy is broken for a few days, to treat the tooth infection. The second molar, that is causing the swelling. Now, because of the surgery and the radiotherapy mouth does not open more than a few millimeter. And external skin on the cheek is very sensitive.
But the dentists want the second molar to be extracted, to remove the source of infection, which is caused by the the lack of opening most likely any way.
Now, if radiotherapy, rest of it, continues post tooth extraction, there is a chance of bone death (jaw).
So the maxilo-facial surgeons prefer to contain the infection just until Radio is over and wait for a bit to recover and go for tooth extraction, hoping mouth opens up a bit more.
The radiotherapist is telling the dental team, go ahead remove the tooth, and he would re-plan the RT post that heals.
And, if they do listen to that - how would they exactly do the tooth extraction ? will they do again a open face surgery like the original one ? Not even a simple instrument can go in there and reach second molar now.
Damn !! Its really a dead lock. Today, I called up the most supporting of the doctors, the one I trust and the one I can talk to and get some real information from, the surgeon - to please OWN the problem and sort out ONE plan with the radiotherapist, who BTW does not even give 30 secs to me when I meet him. He just looks and start talking about solutions, start writing prescriptions. And for small things also, he would ask to meet him across the city. How do I deal with this now ?
The friendliest Dr. among all, got the message from me. I trust him to be able to co-ordinate one sensible out come.
I am sincerely hoping, it not another very harsh surgery followed by another re-planned cycle of chemo.
This is a point, when I feel helpless ! My lay-man head does not see a way out.
This is a point, where all sort of positivity, chin-up, hoping for a better tomorrow - all go for a toss and the pain sets in. May be it had to ! Eventually.....
I am used to find solutions to even toughest problems in my life. Alas !! Can not help in this one.
Well.. may be one. I will take the risk. Stop all radio therapy. Depend of some proven medical science to deal with the infection for 6 weeks, make sure the mouth can open with some exercise. And go for a tooth extraction ? Completely take on myself the risk of discontinuing RT, and hoping enough break will help the tightness of mouth and also hoping there is medicine available to sustain potential infection that long !!!
I am sure, none of the doctors will take this decision. I will have to. In couple of days. I want and deserve ONE shot at life - normal life !!
The radiotherapy is broken for a few days, to treat the tooth infection. The second molar, that is causing the swelling. Now, because of the surgery and the radiotherapy mouth does not open more than a few millimeter. And external skin on the cheek is very sensitive.
But the dentists want the second molar to be extracted, to remove the source of infection, which is caused by the the lack of opening most likely any way.
Now, if radiotherapy, rest of it, continues post tooth extraction, there is a chance of bone death (jaw).
So the maxilo-facial surgeons prefer to contain the infection just until Radio is over and wait for a bit to recover and go for tooth extraction, hoping mouth opens up a bit more.
The radiotherapist is telling the dental team, go ahead remove the tooth, and he would re-plan the RT post that heals.
And, if they do listen to that - how would they exactly do the tooth extraction ? will they do again a open face surgery like the original one ? Not even a simple instrument can go in there and reach second molar now.
Damn !! Its really a dead lock. Today, I called up the most supporting of the doctors, the one I trust and the one I can talk to and get some real information from, the surgeon - to please OWN the problem and sort out ONE plan with the radiotherapist, who BTW does not even give 30 secs to me when I meet him. He just looks and start talking about solutions, start writing prescriptions. And for small things also, he would ask to meet him across the city. How do I deal with this now ?
The friendliest Dr. among all, got the message from me. I trust him to be able to co-ordinate one sensible out come.
I am sincerely hoping, it not another very harsh surgery followed by another re-planned cycle of chemo.
This is a point, when I feel helpless ! My lay-man head does not see a way out.
This is a point, where all sort of positivity, chin-up, hoping for a better tomorrow - all go for a toss and the pain sets in. May be it had to ! Eventually.....
I am used to find solutions to even toughest problems in my life. Alas !! Can not help in this one.
Well.. may be one. I will take the risk. Stop all radio therapy. Depend of some proven medical science to deal with the infection for 6 weeks, make sure the mouth can open with some exercise. And go for a tooth extraction ? Completely take on myself the risk of discontinuing RT, and hoping enough break will help the tightness of mouth and also hoping there is medicine available to sustain potential infection that long !!!
I am sure, none of the doctors will take this decision. I will have to. In couple of days. I want and deserve ONE shot at life - normal life !!
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