 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | I rested my arm on a stuffed animal after both neck dissections. Helped to keep the drag off the shoulder muscles and alleviate the associated back ache. Still sleep with it.
I think keeping the head somewhat elevated also helps with the drainage. I slept on a stack of pillows so I would think a recliner would help also.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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