Butako

I had a tongue biopsy after undergoing 6 weeks of Tomotherapy and chemo ... so I was not at my best when I had ..... and it flipping well hurt like hell

it only lasts for about two weeks then then things start to pick up

oral cleanliness it of utmost importance though during this period and as the was not way I could use my normal toothbrush on the side of my mouth that I had had the biopsy ... so I bought I small head toothbrush from boots and slowly worked round the area.

as I was still on my meds I canstantly washed my mouth out with diphlam (antiseptic mouthwash) ... be careful over the counter mouth washes might be a bit too strong, but give it a go, if you can’t get diphlam from you gp

hang in there I feel your pain but it goes soon

shout if you have any questions

vatch

Thanks for your reply, it really means a lot to me to hear others experiences. 

It was an excisional biopsy under GA, I've got six big stitches on the tongue and some in the cheek. It's very frustrating, I'm fed up of eating just soup! 

The pharmacy gave me Oragel containing Benzocaine which I have found good to numb the tongue locally and useful before eating. 

Looking forward to recovery! 

Thanks for your reply, it really means a lot to me to hear others experiences. 

It was an excisional biopsy under GA, I've got six big stitches on the tongue and some in the cheek. It's very frustrating, I'm fed up of eating just soup! 

The pharmacy gave me Oragel containing Benzocaine which I have found good to numb the tongue locally and useful before eating. 

Looking forward to recovery!