 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Congrats.
Physical therapy for the neck (and shoulder) is a good idea. It worked wonders for me.
Don't be surprised if the numbness remains in your neck. Mine did shrink to a smaller area, but it still remains 5 1/2 years later. It's no big deal. Nobody can see my scar unless I point it out to them.
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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