Yes My Doctor advised I get it early. I have been trying to work but my voice I use at work and I don't know if I will have that use after this week. It seems my tongue is swelling, making eating and talking harder. I get a pep talk from my DR about use it or lose it! So I am drinking water and eating as much as I can. My teeth are in good shape and I have fluoride trays. Only issue is they gag me most of the time and I sometimes throw up the food I have eaten. Thanks for letting me speak about daily issues!! I hate to complain to my family. They are really worried.