Wasamason
I ditto what Tammy said. It's Lymphoedema and this could last a very long time. My moms almost a year post surgery from having half her lower right jaw removed. She still suffers with the swelling. Ask your doctor to refer you to therapy. There are certain massages to help the lymp fluid get moving. My mom said it was very helpful . I learned a little from watching and now I massage my mom at home.
Good Luck
Heidi
Last edited by sweetpe1; 01-28-2015 12:00 AM.
Sweetpe
Caregiver
RE:My Mother
Age 70
Non Smoker
SCC 3/4/2014 Left rear jaw
Mandiblctmy 3/25/2014
35RAD Completed on 06/03/2014
MRI 9/3/2014
25mm lobulated recurrence left mandible/floor of mouth carcinoma
9/23/14 Salvage Surgery
MET(s)
9/23/14 Salvage Surgery Not Successful
Chemo Recommended
1st Round of Cisplatin Chemo Started 10/20/14
Cisplatin stopped 11/20/14. Side affects to bad.
Chemo started again 1/22/15 Carbo/Docetaxel
Passed Away April 22,2015
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