Hi All, I have a question about chewing on the flap side, I always chew on right side (flap on left), now experiencing some soreness inside of cheek and problems with filling in teeth coming out, etc. Had my 8 week check with oral surgeon, he said inside of mouth looks fine. Anybody else out there ever experience this and any suggestions. I can't seem to maneuver flap side at all. Thanks!


Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---