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Head, neck, and thyroid cancer - patient information 

The following are links to leaflets and web sites that we think may be useful to our patients who have been diagnosed with head, neck, and thyroid cancer. 

For a full listing of available resources please go to the Trust’s web directory of patient information

Title
Surgery in the mouth: aftercare advice
Leaflet / Website
Surgery in the mouth: aftercare advice
Author
Day Surgery
Description
After your surgery it is normal to have some swelling of your face and to have difficulty opening your mouth. The swelling usually starts to go down after two or three days. You may also experience bruising on your face and neck, which can spread to the upper part of your chest. This is normal. These instructions should help your wound to heal.
Date of production
March 2021
Reference number
Web 524