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GinGin
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2 years ago

Blackish gumline (supporting the tooth).

Hello lovely ladies
I had my 3rd AC chemo today. Yesterday, I noticed my gumline (lower jaw mouth) has turned blackish. Similar to what I have seen where some ladies may have their nail beds turning blackish but it’s happening to my gumline.

Informed my oncologist when I saw him this morning. He says he rarely seen these and doesn’t know exactly what cause it and has no solution or suggestions. When I was having my chemo, the nurse tells me she has seen some patients whose tongue has black spots… it’s not often but she has seen it.

just wondering if anyone else had experience this and what they did?

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  • GinGin's avatar
    GinGin
    Member
    2 years ago
    Hi @Afraser, that’s a good question!
    I asked my oncologist nurse (before I started chemo) if it was necessary to see a dentist as I couldn’t find any available dental appointments before my first chemo, and she said not required if I don’t have any dental problems- which I don’t…

    Will any dentist do or should I be looking around for a dentist who has experience with BC patients?
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    Afraser
    Member
    2 years ago
    Hi @GinGin

    I’d be seeing your dentist! It’s not your oncologist’s field of expertise and if it’s rare, it may not be your dentist’s, but worth a shot. Did you have your teeth checked before chemo? If not, all the better reason for a visit now. 

    Best wishes.