Hi, I am a new member. My mother was recently diagnosed with mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the salivary gland. She has never smoked or drank. She had neck dissection surgery and is currently about 8 days post-surgery. She has lost the feeling on one side of her tongue due to nerve involvement, and this loss is permanent. Has anyone else experienced this? She is having some speech difficulty and can't eat anything except soft foods. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Marie's daughter