when minutes after you have come out of the recovery room after a modified radical neck dissection, the consultant asks "Does it hurt?"

Erm no! It's all tickety boo! I was just thinking of doing a few back flips! Derrrr, does it hurt!


Girlfriend to Martin 49 years old at diagnosis
Diagnosed with SCC unknown primary June 2008.
Cancer found in single node Stage N2A (3 to 6cm).
Tonsilectomy 16th june, Radical modified neck dissection left side 30th june.
30 TX radiotherapy ended 9th October
First comparative study scan came back clear