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A member asked:
Are piercings while having radiation therapy ok? i have my tungue & belly button pierced. i havent started treatment yet. perotid gland cancer.
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Parotid: Since the parotid gland is in the facial area I would not have your tongue pierced, as recently wounded tissue so near a radiation field may be affected. However a radiation oncologist is better qualified to answer your question.
Answered 2/17/2016
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