My name is Kelley. I'm 36 and in July, 2002, was diagnosed with SCC of the left tonsil with 4 lymph nodes involved in my right neck. I had a modified neck disection with 33 treatments of radiation to both sides of my neck with concurrent chemotherapy - 3 cycles of cisplatin. I am 1 year and 3 months out from treatment and found this site as I was looking for "symptoms of recurrent SCC" on the web. I have convinced myself that the cancer is back even though my surgeon just stuck his finger down my throat 2 days ago and gave my a clean bill of health (I will never get used to the finger thing). I know I just dont feel right. I feel like I have something stuck in my throat and from time to time I feel a sore throat coming on. My tonsil cancer was microscopic and I felt the same sensation. I know my mind could be playing tricks on me. It usually does. I do have swelling under my chin and a little on my right cheek and have justed started going to physical therapy again. My therapist is teaching me manual drainage massage for lymphedema. My radiation oncologist says that the swelling can make my throat feel tight, hence the feeling something is stuck in there. I am really tired of feeling this way. I was a healthy 30 something year old and now I feel like I'm 80. I just started working out, hoping that will make me feel better. My Dr. has also suggested a support group, so I'm glad I found this site. If anyone has any words of wisdom or advice to share, I would be so grateful. Thanks for listening. I'm starting to feel better already!

Kelley