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| Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 21 Member | OP Member Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 21 | Thanks for all the good suggestions! I did contact my doctor and he said not to worry it is just the long term effects of radiation and to be patient. It will go away in about 6 weeks slowly. He also said it was not necessary to see a speech therapist. My Radiation Oncologist said to massage and use a hot compress. I have an old Homedics massager that works pretty well with heat lights that acts as a heat compress. Since use I have noticed the swelling going down slowly and my mouth opening wider. I am hoping I will see better results each day. Thank you all for all your great advice!
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
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