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Took Chemo Treatment For Squamous Cell Cancer Of Pharynx, Tender Swelling Under Left Jawline. Why Is It ?
Hi Mr Bhatti, Recently 23 March 2012 I was treated ( 2 x chemo over 6 weeks and daily rapid arc radiation Mon-Fri)for squamous cell cancer of the pharynx (back of throat ).Treatment ended 3 May 2012. I am quite fit for my age (62 yrs) and am back at work and I play tennis. However, three days ago a swelling appeared under my left jawline, a little tender, and at the end of the day, this swelling subsided a great deal and today, I can push and poke the same area with no soreness. Is this recent swelling an indication of further cancer? AAAAA
Wed, 20 Feb 2013
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If the swelling is tender/painful, it indicates it is an inflammatory/infective swelling. You need a good antibiotic coverage with anti-inflammatory medicine. You can take T. Clavam XR 1000 bd & T. Enzoflam tds for 5 days.
You may also see a good dentist if some dental caries is there.
Hope you recover soon.
All the best.
If the swelling is tender/painful, it indicates it is an inflammatory/infective swelling. You need a good antibiotic coverage with anti-inflammatory medicine. You can take T. Clavam XR 1000 bd & T. Enzoflam tds for 5 days.
You may also see a good dentist if some dental caries is there.
Hope you recover soon.
All the best.
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