I too had selective bilateral neck dissection only 6 weeks ago. I had a CT result indicating effected nodes on both sides of neck. I do not regret having the ND at all. All 87 nodes and one salivary gland removed came back negative for cancer. I would have worried myself sick had we not done the ND.

48 yo female, quit smoking 4yrs ago, light drinker, Stage 2 SCC, Bx3, Dx 8/22/13, surgery 9/11/13. Partial glossectomy, bilateral neck dissection levels 1-4. Tongue reconstruction with flap from forearm. 87 Lymph nodes CLEAR. Tongue margins good at 1 cm. No further treatment planned. Monthly monitoring planned for upcoming year then periodic monitoring for next 4