Thanks Petey, I feel like a hypochondriac at the moment and keep looking at my tongue for changes - I need to chat to the Dr about what I should be looking for in between appointments and what sort of things I need to call him about. I was thinking that maybe the patch was part of the healing process, but it's bright white (but small) and different to the other areas of my tongue where I had the operation. I will ring on Monday. Thanks for the reply


55 y/o
SCC LL Tongue 3/27/07
Part. mandibulectomy 9/2/07
Left ND 5/12/08
RT/Chemo
Rec LL Tongue 07/09
Part gloss 8/5 & 8/25
Surg 10/28/09 re mets to R neck & L jaw
RT & Chemo finished 12/22/09
PEG fitted 05/06/10
L buccal SCC 10/10
freeflap (forearm)surgery 2/28/11 L buccal and gingiva