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Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 49 | yes me again!
another issue- 3 weeks post surgery I still have a lot of swelling in my face and neck- how long generally till this goes away??
Monica,33 Mum of 3. Former smoker
SCC right lateral tongue. Intially thought to be cell dysplasia and dx as SCC after surgical excision.
Nov 2010- partial glossectomy (1cm in width), partial neck dissection. Margins clear, nothing found in nodes- YAY! Benign tumor on saliva gland.
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Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 49 | thanks but I think this swelling is related to the surgery (partial neck dissection) rather than the cancer which is now gone. I was hoping for other's experiences of post-surgery swelling. Actually since I posted this it has gone down a lot. I was reading some of the other threads and tried the massage to move the lymphatic fluid around. Seems to have worked. Also took some arnica pills so that may have done the trick too. I'm see a physio therapist tomorrow as well.
Monica,33 Mum of 3. Former smoker
SCC right lateral tongue. Intially thought to be cell dysplasia and dx as SCC after surgical excision.
Nov 2010- partial glossectomy (1cm in width), partial neck dissection. Margins clear, nothing found in nodes- YAY! Benign tumor on saliva gland.
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Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,409 Likes: 1 | Monica, it's terrific that your swelling is going down. I didn't have that problem so can't really advise. But I know others have also benefited from massage so you're on the right track.
So glad to read about the clear margins and nodes!
David 2
David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18
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Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 49 | hmm that's strange- there was another post after my orginal one that is now gone! so my second post doesn't make sense. Whoever replied said that swelling in the neck is cancer so I was just clarifying that in my case it was post surgery stuff! 
Last edited by monicacc; 12-07-2010 06:49 PM.
Monica,33 Mum of 3. Former smoker
SCC right lateral tongue. Intially thought to be cell dysplasia and dx as SCC after surgical excision.
Nov 2010- partial glossectomy (1cm in width), partial neck dissection. Margins clear, nothing found in nodes- YAY! Benign tumor on saliva gland.
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