Tongue cancer

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Hi 

Could anyone advise when the swelling on my tongue will go down I had a quarter of my tongue removed 31st January this year always feels like I am suckin on a sweet 24/7 and makes my jaws and teeth hurt 

  • Did you have a flap reconstruction? If you did it’s so common and quite a few patients are offered debulking surgery when they have healed. 

    Dani 

    Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

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  • I did have flap reconstruction yes, 31st January this year luckily for me no need for radiotherapy or chemo they said got it all, just a bit scared as meant to see the doctor every 7 weeks, but next visit will be over 3 months since seeing them 

  • Ask about reducing the size of the graft. It may be too early but it’s worth asking. The surgeons often move more than is needed. Don’t worry about the delay and good luck. 

    Dani 

    Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

    I BLOGGED MY TREATMENT 

    Macmillan Support Line -  0808 808 00 00 7 days a week between 8am-8pm

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  • They have mentioned a possible reduction on the graft after about 6 months will be 7 months September is it an easy procedure 

  • I have never had a cancer buddy had too Google everything