 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Hey Tizz, I am 3 years out now and my left side of face still has swelling. I have been treated,(with facial massage) but it seems to be only temporary help to the situation. Sorry I cannot be of more help to you. Carol p.s. I also had lazer done every 8 weeks for about a year. It helped with the redness and a little with the puffiness.
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---
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