 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 | Callie,
If it is nerve involvement it considerably complicates things so I'll be interested in seeing what the CT shows. The swelling makes sense to me so I'm surprised they didn't prescribe a steroid to bring down the swelling. If they haven't...why not? Depending on the answer makes me question the quality of medical care he's receiving.
If it is nerve involvement and you're not currently being seen at a CCC then get to one or get a second opinion.
Keep your chin up
Eric
Young Frack, SCC T4N2M0, Cisplatin,35+ rads,ND, RT Mandiblectomy w fibular free flap, facial paralysis, "He who has a "why" to live can bear with almost any "how"." -Nietzche "WARNING" PG-13 due to Sarcasm & WAY too much attitude, interact at your own risk.
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