Hi guys

I am nearly 5 weeks post my second neck disection, this time it was a modified radical ND. I am experiencing a lot of tightness and hardness around my scar. The areas behind my ears, and around my throat is tight and hard as a rock.I also have blotchy red skin around these areas. Has anyone else experienced these symptoms? Plus, my cheek is swollen and puffy!!

I am starting radiation on the 12th of April and I know that rads can make contractures worse. Does the tightness and hardness get better with time?

Thanks for your input.

Liza

SCC of the Buccal Mucosa (R cheek)- T1N0M0.10 hour Surgery on 27/9/10 involving resection with freeflap from radial forearm..clear margins. Neck dissection..negative nodes.Trachy, NGT, no rad or chemo needed at the time. Neck lump positive for SCC..again! MND 14/2/11. Waiting to have chemo and rads