Glad to hear from you TGF,

I do not know what he means by "granules" since that term was not used for me in my treatment maybe that is a good thing? (darn doctors for not explaining)

As to the numbness that should go away over time but nerves grow back at a pretty slow rate so it may take a while.

Take care and let us know when the pathology report comes back.


Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.