Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Neck

Hi

I had the same exploratory op on my tongue that you are having - I wasn’t aware of the name of it - so I’ve learnt something new. 
it wasn’t too bad - my mouth felt sore but I didn’t need mega strong pain relief. I took ibruprofen / paracetamol - they gave me oramorph but I didn’t need it. 
I was eating and drinking normally after a few days. 
My procedure identified the type of cancer and that I had a tumour at the base of my tongue - I had lymph nodes up on the right hand side of my neck and had a needle biopsy that identified cancerous cells - hence the op. 

I hope it all goes well - but from my experience nothing to worry about. 

if you have other questions happy to answer them 

Rachel 

Thank you so much