Hi all. I am day 10 of partial glossectomy on right lateral mid tongue, 2p size removal and 1cm depth. Only T1. I have no fever, no discharge and speaking better than ever expected but yesterday and today I am very conscious of the area and it feels lumpy and stinging and burning. Ihave no trouble swallowing but tongue hurts then. Chatgpt (I know I shouldn't!) said days 7 to 14 can be peak periods as stitches dissolving and nerves healing as swelling subsides its very sore. Is this anyone else's experience. I seem to be in more discomfort moving tongue now than when it more swollen. But no temp, and no bleeding or nasty saliva.
I would be so thankful for any advice please and thankyou for your time x
Hi Sue. I notice your post hasn’t had any replies. I can’t personally help as I didn’t have surgery but my advice would be to contact your CNS to see if your surgeon can look at what’s happening
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Good evening Sue1959, i personally have not had this cancer as mine were in other areas of the head and neck, sometimes these feelings /sensations are just everything settling down and recovering from the surgery. It sounds as if you have made a very good recovery, as the tongue does quite a few jobs i.e helping to swallow, taste, move food around the mouth, speaking, and also keeping the mouth moist. I would have thought you were due for a check-up with your consultant very soon; if not, then please contact your team so it puts your mind at rest. All the best for your continued recovery,take care.
Chris
Its sometimes not easy but its worth it !
