I concur with Brian and Lenny. I am a tonsil one also, stage III/IV, mets to lymph, 41 removed, 1 malignant, radical neck dissection, radio but no chemo.

I just passed the 3 year post treatment test (Ides of March, 15/3/2007), and of course had all of the pre-examination jitters, nightmares, thinking again about pre-booking my funeral and so forth - ask my hubby, he'll confirm that I was a pain in the proverbials prior to the 'nose-scope'!

Life is good, and saliva does return (I didn't have IMRT). I love eating, even though it still takes time, longer that I'd like!

Going through this episode was a piece of cake compared to what could happen. Actually, I have forgotten (?), put aside most that occurred. It was my first operation, at the age of 47. Just a bad dream that happened to me, and life goes on smile Think poz!

Cheers!

Tizz

End of Radiation - the "Ides of March" 2004 :-)