You know Christine, I asked that very question to my surgeon a few days ago and didn't really get an answer. He did say my range of motion was good so he wasn't worried. And to tell the truth I can't afford another co-payment for treatment unless it is absolutely necessary. I do a series of exercises daily to keep it flexible and hope that is enough. I'll ask my RT Oncologist what he thinks next time I go in.

Tom


Diagnosis: Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma
Tumor on base of tongue removed Nov 9,2011
Radical Neck Dissection with 2 positive lymph nodes on Jan 11,2012
Will start low dose RT in a few weeks.