My sister had neck dissection and partial glossectomy Feb 12. Went back to Moffit Cancer Center on Thurs with a lot of swelling & fever. Got oral antibiotics but last night had a major drainage similar to what's been described. (Nasty, smelly, gross) I thought it was a good thing because it reduced the swelling. Now I'm worried it might be strep or staff. She goes back to surgeon on Monday. Should we ask about labs for the discharge which is still continuing but more slowly?
And is she ever going to be able to talk normally again?