The inside of my mouth has improved 100% since radiation but I wonder if my tongue will ever feel more normal?? Does anyone else have issues with their tongue? I didn't have any surgery to my tongue but the radiation seems to have done a number on it. The left side that received more radiation is the one giving me trouble. First I had a horrible radiation sore that finally resolved and now I keep irritating it with my teeth. I will develop a sore then it will go away, but that side of my tongue always feels different. Any input?
Minnie

SCC Left Mandible. Jaw replaced with bone from leg. Neck disection, 37 radiation treatments. Recurrence 8-28-07, stage 2, tongue. One third of tongue removed 10-4-07. 5-23-08 chemo started for tumor behind swallowing passage, Our good friend and much loved OCF member Minnie has been lost to the disease (RIP 10-29-08). We will all miss her greatly.