As far as myself, the doctors don't blow me off, but it's more a matter of priority, and where I can fit such in my schedule with all my other appointments, tests, treatments, and surgeries. I'm not sure about all nerves being able to regenerate once removed. Time will tell, although it's 4 years already, 5 neck dissections and 5 radiation treatments later, total 192Gy, actually more since IORT is 3x the actual IMRT dosage, but with time it's worse than better. Acupuncture, although I did it before successfully for my back, I'm reluctant to do it for my neck/shoulder for several reasons, and very cautious with any type treatment, although I learned by demonstration how light lymphatic lymph drainage is, and not like shiatsu or deep massage I was thinking, so that's on the table too. Forget about chiropractor. I had prior experience with 4 pre-cancer, and not manipulating my neck with the surgical clips, and sutures for the common carotid artery stumps. Today I see the nephrologist, Friday I start PT for the 3rd time, and I can't drive, so that's a factor too, whew!