I had a bilateral ND on March 2. As far as I can tell I am healing well. I can turn my neck enough to drive. Getting around the house nicely. I even did a little yard and house work this week.
The problem is this. I am still swollen in my jawls area and because of that I can not chew. I simply can not get the top and bottom teeth together.
I have a PEG and I have been using it for months, but I would really like to eat something. Even if it is just an egg!
I don't have another appt. with any of my doctors for weeks. Should I call and make a sooner one? With who? Are there exercises to help me correct this? (Ice isn't helping)
Any suggestions. Please
Thanks
AmyK


40 yr old. Stage IV SCC found left tonsil. PET/CT shows cancer on base of tongue, floor of mouth, lymph nodes on both sides. HPV 16 pos. 6 weeks of cisplatin, 43 days of radiation. 73gy on each side.
ND March 2, 2009
reoccurance dx'd Aug 19, 2009