Hi Brian and all, thanks for the speedy info and testimonials - all of which have been great comfort to us even if not all are rosy ... not that we are looking for rosy just others' experiences (good, bad, or indifferent)with the different treatment modalities. Brian, Kim's question re sensitivity was as you surmised to do with treatment. As I type this there is one question that springs to mind ... how were you post-surgically following the neck dissection? This web-site never ceases to amaze me in terms of member involvement and the speed with which replies are posted. Hope I can be of service to others post-surgery - I know I'll have the time even if the enregy supply might be flagging.

Take care, Dave