 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Wendy,
I don't drink coffee, but if I did, I can assure you that I wouldn't have had any for at least 10 days after the surgery.
I think the best way for me to answer your questions would be for me to email you a copy of an article I wrote for a dental magazine that tells my whole story. Of course, everyone is different, so this will give you an idea of what I went through.
I think I was pretty lucky.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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