Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Helen,
This is certainly not true as I can tell you that the lesion that I had on my tongue hurt. You are not the only one that has heard this and unfortunately it is a very misleading statement.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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