Ultimately rather than having surgery twice they should have removed the nodes at the same time. But that's a moot point. The neck dissection isn't too bad of a surgery but he will need physio after - depending on how the dr cuts he'll Likey have a wonky shoulder and arm for a bit. Physio will help. As for pain and what not depending on how much of his tongue they removed going home is a possibility. I was in for 10 days but I also had reconstructive surgery.

Radioactive seeds.... I suppose they could use that but the standard is actual beam radiation for anywhere between 6-7 weeks with possible chemo. I would definitely get a second opinion. hugs