A False Alarm and Cramming for my Swallow Test

About 6 weeks ago I felt a very tender spot  in the right side of my mouth, and flicked out a tiny piece of dead bone. It was on the taurus--that bit of bone that protrudes out inside some people's mouth.  I happen to have very prominent tauri. I thought nothing of it until a second spot occurred right after that, a bit bigger than the first.  What crossed my mind then was that ORN was starting on the right side of my mouth.

We got a fast appointment with Dr. Roser, who examined the exposed bone and said that its location is not cause for concern.  Apparently, the soft bone of the taurus makes it a likely candidate for exposed bone--yet another lingering after effect from the radiation treatments.  It may look like ORN, but really isn't.  So, we came away very relieved.  But, with all we've been through, even a false alarm is not a good thing.

Next up--my swallow test on Wednesday.  I've been doing my exercises and eating a bit more food orally to get extra work on my swallowing mechanisms.  At one point I was not optimistic, but lately think that I'll do OK.  No green chili cheeseburgers any time soon, but with all the food I've eaten orally lately--and no problems--I might be able to start shifting more of my eating away from liquid chicken.

Please send Good Vibes for Wednesday, and I'll post as soon as I can.

Mike