Dani, I am almost two years out from surgery and radiation, still have swelling on the left side of my face, therapist is treating it as lymphedema with light massage, etc. and it has helped a bit. But I am thinking it might always be this way. God Bless you and your Mom! Take Care, Carol

Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---