Doesn't seem right does it. You'd happily have a numb tongue rather than feel the pain. I'll tell my daughter that!
Judi
mother of 33 yr old diagnosed with oral cancer - tongue - Nov 2008. Light smoker. Surgery 18 Dec 2008 - lasered base of tongue and got good clearance. Removed part of tongue itself.
No lymph nodes affected as caught early. Held off on radiation. Recovering well, taking scares in her stride.
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