Will a tooth extraction put my chemo on hold my

imackie48
imackie48 Member Posts: 96
edited February 2022 in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1
Had a tooth ache, the dentist said I have an abscess in my tooth with the root canal and recommends an extraction. He said my immune system is being comparmised so I was voluable to the tooth abscess, he will call my oncologist Monday to discusses the plan, has anyone been in this situation, being on antibiotics and receiving chemo.
Nothing has been easy foe me.
Irene

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  • Tresia23
    Tresia23 Member Posts: 77
    #2
    How are you
    Hi, I just read your post and wondered how you are going? Dental problems are never fun but right now is just too much. I don't think it is a problem to be an AB's and having chemo. Cancer patients often have antibiotic therapy for infections. I guess you can be guided by your oncologist. I am seeing my dentist on Tuesday to talk about extraction if I cannot have a damaged tooth repaired. However on Monday I see my gyn onc for results of CT which I am expecting to be bad news so I can relate somewhat to your situation. Take care Irene.
  • CindyGSD
    CindyGSD Member Posts: 190
    #3
    Well...
    They put in ports during chemo so hopefully they can extract a tooth. They might try to schedule it when your counts are at their highest (right before your next round of chemo). I had a tooth that was bothering me, extracted right before I started chemo just to avoid having to go through this very thing.

    Keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well for you.

    Take care
    Cindy
  • jazzy1
    jazzy1 Member Posts: 1,379
    #4
    CindyGSD said:

    Well...
    They put in ports during chemo so hopefully they can extract a tooth. They might try to schedule it when your counts are at their highest (right before your next round of chemo). I had a tooth that was bothering me, extracted right before I started chemo just to avoid having to go through this very thing.

    Keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well for you.

    Take care
    Cindy

    Hum?
    I was always told during my treatments, to not have any "major" dental work done. But...if one has an abscess and infection that can spur from the tooth could be detrimental to ones health. Would think having it done under "cautious conditions" would be better then spreading potential infection throughout the body.

    As with others, put it in your docs hands to suggest best option.

    Best to you!!
    Jan
  • Paczki
    Paczki Member Posts: 2
    #5
    Dental Work while on Chemo
    I just had #4 of 6 Chemo treatments, and have had a difficult capped tooth...which might need a root canal or extraction. My oncologist said I might have to suspend the chemo to get it done, but that it is important. It hasn't been bothering me these last 2 weeks however, and I'd like to put it off til my chemo is done.
  • imackie48
    imackie48 Member Posts: 96
    #6
    Paczki said:

    Dental Work while on Chemo
    I just had #4 of 6 Chemo treatments, and have had a difficult capped tooth...which might need a root canal or extraction. My oncologist said I might have to suspend the chemo to get it done, but that it is important. It hasn't been bothering me these last 2 weeks however, and I'd like to put it off til my chemo is done.

    New
    I had no choice, it was abscessed, and the oncologist wanted it pulled ASAP. It required oral surgery, it was awful., my chemo was delayed 2 weeks, I'm glad I waited to recoperate.
    Irene
  • JRLavallee
    JRLavallee Member Posts: 1 *
    #7

    Im in same situation! I have an abscessed molar since Dec 2021! Ive been on amoxicillin 2x Jan 3 and Jan 18..Im searching for an oral surgeon( my dentist wont touch it) that takes my insurance and will knock me out...but they are saying they cant extract while its infected!!!! meanwhile..Im told I have risk of infection going to my heart, my port...etc..the amoxicillian didnt do much to quell the infection....Im on blood thinners, Revlimid (21 on 7 off) and Rituxin once a month NHL....any suggestions? everyone seems to pass the buck, Im asking to go to the surgery center, call in an oral surgeon, and get it done already! Thanks ahead of time..Im so stressed about it all...

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