 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | I am almost 5 years out and still have lymphedema on the left side of my face, guess I always will...I went to see another specialist in this area Friday, ....they are ordering a cloth type thing for my face(cannot think of the name of it) to wear at bedtime, I already had one from a few years back, anyway, this one is much softer, I said I would give it a try and they are also going to do massage on me.....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---
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