Hello and welcome,

As Mark & Gary have said everyone is different in the way they handle the treatments and the trearmeats do vary.

I have had the neck dissection as have many others on this board. I did lose some range of motion in my shoulder, but have gained everything back. I believe a lot depends on the surgeon and on the condition of the patient.

Since you have read around the site some you know that it's important you begin this fight now. Start eating to bulk up with good nutrition to help in your battle. Don't let the treatments zap the nutrients you'll need.

You don't really say if they have determonied a treatment plan for you yet??? Come back as you progress through this battle, there is usually someone here that can answer your questions.

Take care,
Dinah