 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | I'm wondering if the docs are just saying water instead of actually using the term lymph fluid. It really seems like your husband has lymphedema. Your signature does not indicate if David had a neck dissection. Removal of lymph nodes in the neck is usually the cause of this problem.
I would ask the doctors if this is what they really mean and if it is, then David will need to get proper therapy from someone that knows how to do lymphedema massage. If it isn't, then they should see him to see what is going on.
Good luck and don't wait.
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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