Wednesday Feb 4, 2009 -- I go to UCSF for a simulated rad treatment and CT scan, but Dr. Yom decides these need to be delayed at least a week due to my recent dental work and probable temporary internal swelling.

After discussing the issues with her again I finally decide to ask Kaiser to refer me to the UCSF clinical trial. Late afternoon I return to Dr. Patil’s office to have my teeth cleaned. Everything is being done to decrease the probability of decay during my treatment since my salivary glands will get whacked and therefore the bacteria in my mouth will flourish.