Finished radiation in December 2022 and my cheek is still swollen, there’s a white patch and it never completely goes away. This is highly triggering because that’s how the cancer started on my tongue.five years of it and then a lump showed up behind it.

Anyone else experience this side effect?

Hi Dhyana,

Welcome to OCF and thank you for reaching out. I am sorry to read of your complications. Although I have not experienced what you are going through, I recommend getting this checked out ASAP. With your history, staying on top of this and having regular checkups with your H&N doctor is critical.

Please update us as you go along this journey. It will certainly help others down the line.

Stay safe and keep the faith,
Nels