hi
This is just an update ..im still in recovery i did get quite bad lymphodemia on my face and neck and still have the big lump on my neck ,i have been told it takes time ,i see my Oncologist on the 3rd Dec and hopefully be told all is ok with the tumour i had,fingers crossed its gone .I am drinking though i have to gulp twice and everything tastes vile,ive tried custard and jelly and soup ..disgusting but i managed some,im still taking fortisips through my peg ..i really want to eat normal food but not sure how long that will take .my cancer was base of tongue.I dont think the lymphodemia in my neck is helping and im going for an mri on it in a couple of weeks ?? is that normal or am i not being told something.i have had numbness from my lip down my chin feels a bit like when you get numbed from the dentist but mine is not going away im not sure if thats part of the lymhodemia as it started at the same time.I know lots of concerns but it would be good to know others have went through the exact same and came out the other end.I have been to a speech therapist who also said shes not sure why my bottom lip and chin are numb..She suggested nerve damage,now im wondering will it ever get better..i am being given exercises to do which i will i also see the dentist in a fe days hopefully she can help...
thankyou Ray im one of these people that has no patience lol i do need to learn patience and say to myself 30 radio and 5 chemo takes its toll although i am surprised how its the recovery rather than the treatment thats the worse..you are very kind replying and thankyou so much 
