 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Delly, if the swelling is affecting his breathing take him to the ER right away. Im sorry I dont know what could be causing the swelling. Pay close attention to this and if it worsens then he should have medical attention. Or if you think he should be seen now then take him in. I always advise caregivers and patients to err on the side of caution and go get checked if its something that you consider serious. Better to get checked for something small than to sit at home suffering and it turns out to be something life threatening.
Best wishes!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
