Hi Julie,

I had surgery in November which involved neck dissection. I am still on codeine but have managed to reduce this to mornings and night time only. I still have stiffness in my shoulder and it is painful at times. I do the exercises the hospital gave me to do 3 times and day and there has been improvement. I try not to compensate too much and do my best to use my right arm as normal although I do pay the price at times where it aches more but this is normal. Best of luck x

Cheryl aged 50. Long time smoker but quit 4 years ago - rarely drink alcohol
Referred oral health 17th Sept '13 -
Incisional biopsy right tongue 23rd Sept '13
MRI 30th Sept '13
Confirmed invasive moderately diffirentiated SCC 2nd October 2013 - Chest Xray and MRI Clear
Surgery planned 12th Nov '13 Partial glossectomy, neck dissection, flap from forearm.
Surgery cancelled - non-availability of HDU bed
Surgery resceduled 18th Nov '13
Fighting fear on a daily basis but keep smiling.