Also I have been doing some research and have found that possibly the Fentanyl patch that I am on could possibly be the cause for the swelling... I am curious to know if any of you have any knowledge of this?


32 Yrs. Male
Diagnosed 3/17/10
SCC right side of tongue stage 2
Surgery 4/20/10
Right hemiglossectomy
Right selective neck dissection levels 1-4
Right anterolateral thigh free flap
Tracheotomy
31 radiation treatments
Nov. PET and CT showed something, hopefully nothing awaiting confirmation