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Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 17 | Happy March, all! Eric's last rad was 12/31/12 and is slowly recovering. He has had massive sores on his tongue that have been slow in healing but the drs feel it is due to his taking Prednisone for his previous bout with Sarcoidosis so they aren't overly concerned.
His cheeks having been gradually swelling and his Oncologist told him (Monday)his "chipmunk cheeks" were related to his lymph nodes and his ENT would address it....no other info offered...even when asked. Fortunately, he has an appointment with his ENT this afternoon and will get more information then. Has anyone had this experience with this?
Thanks. - k
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TX 11/5/12 Cistplastin wkly x 7, IMRT x 35
PEG placed 11/9/12
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PEG removed - 4/29/2013
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Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 3,267 Likes: 4 | Yes. Combination of lymph drainage, swelling from surgery, and taking prednisone, which is known for causing a Moon Face. Once the drug is stopped, lymphs drain, and surgery site heals, it may subside, but maybe not completely. There may be swelling later on in the submental area, where fluids will settle. causing a turkey neck, in some. Good luck with the doctor.
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Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 17 | Thank you for responding, Paul. Eric hasn't had surgery but everything else makes sense. I'm glad you mentioned the turkey neck because he definitely has a waddle that wasn't there before.
Kat fiance/CG to:
Eric: age 57
DX 10/19/12, HPV16+ SCC stage IV lft tonsil, BOT
nonsmoker,casual drinker
TX 11/5/12 Cistplastin wkly x 7, IMRT x 35
PEG placed 11/9/12
ALL CLEAR PET SCAN - 4/16/13
PEG removed - 4/29/2013
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