Hi Dinah...........I also have trouble opening my mouth very wide---trismus. However, in the five years since my RAD it has never gotten any worse. Ask your Doctor/Physical Therapist for some stretching excerises, maybe that will help. SIncerely, Donna
SCC first time 1989, with a diagnoses of 'cancer in situ' removed lesion, no other treatments.
SCC recurrence 1997 of tongue and floor of the mouth. Stage III /IV Hemmiglossectomy (removed over 60% of tongue/ floor of the mouth), free flap, modified neck, RAD and Chemo(cisplatin, 5fu) simutainously.
Cancer free 6, yes, six, years!
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