Teeth and Chemo- It's Always Something!

Our trip home from Houston was uneventful and always seems fast when I'm with Lois because we just talk the entire drive about everything and nothing at the same time. The morning we were leaving I was eating bacon and broke a tooth. First off, this is proof that eating bacon is evil- the Torah was right! Secondly, I have broken teeth twice before, once when eating a sandwich and once while eating an enchilada, neither of which were particularly hard foods. My overall feeling is that I've inherited soft teeth. I'd share how I know this but I don't want to publicly share information about people I may need later. You know, self preservation. Third, according to the MD Anderson website, cancer treatment such as chemotherapy and radiation to the head or neck can create problems with the teeth, salivary glands, and gums. Lucky me!

Because cancer patients are susceptible to infection and mouth issues mentioned above, MD Anderson has a dental clinic on site. I called for the referral and hoping to get in when I go back on the 19th. Although the tooth is broken, it doesn't seem to be hurting so I'm just going to very careful and keep it as clean as possible until I can get it fixed. If I had to choose between having a good scan week or a broken tooth, I will definitely take the good scan. 

Last night I took my last  of the chemo pills for round 11. I had a few hours one day of stomach discomfort, the same as in round 10. At the end of April I will take 5 more pills for round 12. I cannot wait to have a break from the monthly chemo. I will be "finished" indefinitely unless the doctors see something of concern at some point that they think warrants further treatment. But now is not the time to worry about that. I'm not planning to have any other issues. I'm planning to keep doing what I'm doing now Livin' La Vida Glioma!