It was kind of hard. Strange thing is though, the swelling went down completely! I can't figure out what caused the sudden inflammation, but I am starting to breath easier, as I don't think the swelling would have gone down if it was cancer. I am still going to call my doctor tomorrow to be on the safe side. I feel like nowadays I am just sitting around waiting for it to come back... I know I shouldnt think like that, but I don't want to let my guard down and then it come back and i am not mentally prepared.

Anyway, thanks for your concern kathy! i will let you all know what the doctor says


Emily - 24 years old at diagnosis
HPV-, no risk factors
T2N2b Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Left oral tongue, poorly differentiated
Hemiglossectamy, reconstruction, partial neck dissection
30 Radiation treatments, weekly chemo (cisplatin)
1/13/12 last day of treatment
Diagnosed October 2011