Hi all,

My husband finished his brutal treatment [neck dissection both sides, 2 cisplatins & 33 radiation] 5 weeks ago. He has suffered from a weired choking sensation [constantly feels like being strangled on neck] few days after surgery and until today, this sensation just getting worse. He weaned off all pain med within a week after treatment since he doesn't think the pain med is helping, as he didn't think it is the pain bothering him, it is discomforts of being strangled 24/7. He felt depressed from it.

He can swallowed well and had tube pulled out 2 weeks after treatment. But his neck is getting stiffer and this darn strangeled feeling is torturing him.

Anyone who can share some insight on how long can this heal itself? We have been researching on scar massage/PT help as well. He also suffered from weak shoulder after surgery. Our first post on this helpful site, and any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Sylvia
Husband has Tonsil Cancer IV HPV 16+