Went to see the oncologist surgeon yesterday and he said it "probably" is lymph edema, he couldn't feel any tumour in the swollen area, but has ordered a cat scan asap to check for sure. My preferred response from him would have been: "oh you silly woman - it is NOTHING at all", but he didn't say that. He has gotten me through the past 4 1/2 years so I need to trust him, just wish I didn't STILL get that gut fear that happens during the testing/waiting periods.

I will keep you posted. Thanks all. Donna

Donna,69, SCC L Tongue T2N1MO Stg IV 4/04 w/partial gloss;32 radtx; T2N2M0 Stg IV; R tongue-2nd partial gloss w/graft 10/07; 30 radtx/2 cispl 2/08. 3rd Oral Cancer surgery 1/22 - Stage 1. 2022 surgery eliminated swallowing and bottom left jaw. Now a “Tubie for Life”.no food envy - Thank God! Surviving isn't easy!!!! .Proudly Canadian - YES, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IS WONDERFUL! (Not perfect but definitely WONDERFUL)