Is ear pain and itching normal after tongue cancer treatment?
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18 hours agoI have early stage base of tongue cancer due to an incidental finding on an unrelated MRI of my neck. Finished 35 rounds of chemo and 3 rounds chemo last December. I am very slowly recovering, still have a PEG tube, eating soft foods. My mouth is dry but not as bad as it was during treatment but have an ulcer on the inside of my cheek which inhibits me from advancing my diet. My only question is, I have been having pain and throbbing below my ear, itching inside my ear, is this normal?
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13 hours agoPost-treatment symptoms like ear pain and itching can be concerning, and it's completely understandable to wonder if what you're experiencing falls within the normal range of recovery. Many patients experience various side effects that can persist or develop after completing treatment, and these symptoms around the ear area could potentially be related to your recent therapy, though only your medical team can properly evaluate what you're experiencing. Given that you're still in the recovery process and managing other ongoing effects, reaching out to your oncology team or healthcare provider would be the best step to get personalized guidance about these ear-related symptoms and ensure you're getting the support you need during this healing journey.
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