Monica, thats one I think you should check with the doc about. If what you are doing is causing your tongue to bleed then I dont think its the best thing to do. Im the kind of person who always errs on the side of caution. Please be careful if you continue to the stretches.

There could be some members who have gone thru something similar as what you are experiencing. They may have some different input.



PS.... I just noticed you are in TN. If you are anywhere near Chattanooga, in April there will be an OCF oral cancer awareness walk. I will be there speaking. The walks are a great place to connect with other patients smile

Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile