I was already in a lot of pain from jaw tumour and exposed nerve in lip area BEFORE they sprang an unexpected biopsy on me yesterday. Everything I've read says 'simple procedure, local' etc.--By last night, with 4 stitches and already tender areas feeling the effects, I didn't sleep a wink! Still in pain today, stitches feel horrible and intrusive, swelling like a rugby ball--am I just a wimp or has anyone else had this experience??? have followed all instructions and started mouthwashes etc.
Brenda :rolleyes:

Brenda in UK--Diagnosis 30/5/07--undifferentiated carcinoma in right jawbone and muscles. Stage 4
6/7/07--new diagnosis primary is in lung. Finished 4cycles of palliative carboplatin/gemcitabine
therapy September 07
Now dying to live!