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| Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 11 Member | OP Member Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 11 | I had a tumor on my tongue removed as well as 8 Lymph nodes(non cancerous) I just started radiation last week on my neck and tongue. I have a lot of swelling that started and they are putting me on steroids to help. Anyone else run into this??
Allison Early
| | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,912 Likes: 52 OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,912 Likes: 52 | What you are going through is for everyone pretty harsh treatment. Swelling and other reactions to the radiation are common. It seldom becomes an issue that causes the treatments to be paused, it's just something you have to suffer through till you get to the end. That may sound harsh, but what they do to us is brutal by any description. Hang in there, the good news is that the swelling and any lymphedema will subside and things will ultimately get back to normal. Would have liked to post something more upbeat, but radiation is harsh and there is no simple or easy path through it. Stay strong.
Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant. | | |
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