 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | I would definitely recommend PT for the stiff neck problems and lymphedema. Mine started each session with a nice moist heat wrap for 20 minutes and then gentle massage followed by stretching of my muscles and arms to get better movement. Each session was closed with a 5 minute back massage. See if you can find a PT that deals with head an neck issues. Maybe your RO can recommend one. PT is usually covered by insurance. Regular massages usually are not.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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