Sophie, I don't think provincial health care covers, so you would have to check with private plans. It is available after radiation. My guy is doing this pro bono for me, which is awesome, so I didn't have to pursue coverage.

It's hard to say if it has helped with the sensation or if it's just the passage of time, but it has definitely helped with mobility. I specifically addressed the breakdown of the hard scar tissue and swelling with my surgeon, as I wanted an unbiased opinion, and he was unequivocal that the treatment had helped. He was actually amazed at how helpful it was (he was skeptical going in, but said it couldn't hurt to try).

I have continued with my physio, of course, as I certainly want to give myself the best shot at full RoM.

I think it's certainly worth looking into.



Tina
Diag: Aug. 13/12
T3N0M0
50% + glossectomy and bilateral radical neck dissection, removal of nodes zones I - V
Surgery October 11/12
Chemo/rad on hold due to clear margins and nodes
Sept 21/13 clear CT with anomaly thought to be the artery, being watched closely.
Dec 16/13 - anomaly confirmed artery, all clear
nickname: "get 'r done"
Plans: kick cancer's butt