thanks Brian. The surgeons said they had not damaged it permanently but that it was stretched. So hopefully it will come back in a few months. No harm trying the accupunture though I guess.

Last edited by monicacc; 12-05-2010 03:07 PM.
Monica,33 Mum of 3. Former smoker
SCC right lateral tongue. Intially thought to be cell dysplasia and dx as SCC after surgical excision.
Nov 2010- partial glossectomy (1cm in width), partial neck dissection. Margins clear, nothing found in nodes- YAY! Benign tumor on saliva gland.