I'm having the partial neck dissection next Tuesday. Basically the medical team decided that they couldn't risk leaving the lymph nodes in as they had definite signs of necrosis. I'm also having a centimetre more taken off my tongue (sorry don't know what that is in inches for you US folks!).
So can someone tell me realistically how long I'll be out of action for following surgery? i.e. when can I go back to sports activities?? I have healed pretty well from surgery in the past (for other non related issues). I'm fit and otherwise healthy.

are there photos of scars on this forum anywhere??

Also, what are the indications for radiotherapy?
thanks in advance