 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Hi folks,
Glenn your point is well taken and I didn't think it was "sharp". Since most of us here are not medical professionals we have to be careful not to sound like we know more than we do. While swelling is a fairly common side effect that doesn't mean all swelling is normal.
I too had an infection early on, post surgery that was poopooed by the doctor. Fortunately a family friend (who is a doctor) got the ball rolling quickly with antibiotics.
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.
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