Thank you for all the suggestions. I can't quite remember how to negotiate the thigh drain for pants nor how long it stays in. But with all this advice I should be well covered. My son might post a progress report on this thread otherwise I will do so as soon as I am able:)
Love to all

Maureen

1996, ovarian cancer surgery + cisplatin and taxol.
September, 2007, SCC of left lateral tongue. Excision.
October, 2009 recurrence in scar tissue, T1NOMO. Free flap surgery from left wrist - neck dissection. 63 year old New Zealander. No chemo, no RT.
February, 2014. New primary in left buccal mucosa. Marginal mandibulectomy, neck dissection, right arm free forearm flap. T1N0M0 but third occurrence and some areas of concern: RT started 8 April and finished 19 May.