Absolutely David, we're here for you Judi.. Sorry you're going through this again. I know they radiated you before I'm surprised that they didn't do a neck dissection first time out. I've had ECE ( in my node) it's not fun going through it all over again, but remember the things that worked for you the first time out,, and be prepared. You could get necrosis - I don't know if here is a way of preventing it however if you take good care of yourself, diet wise ( lots of fluid, lots of protein try to stay away from junk food etc... ) and try to walk daily a little exercise improves blood flow to all areas and O2 as well, hopefully you'll get through it okay. I know pushing yourself to eat and move is hard during rads - but I kept reminding myself that only my head was affected and th walk would do me good so I tottered about with my dog at least once a day for all but the first week following rads. Here are studies that show this helps ! hugs - and I'm sorry this has happened. Take care!