Barry:

I just wanted to let you know that I had the "Modified Radical Neck Dissection" with "Radical Tonsillectomy" a week and 3 days ago...

It's a BIG DEAL..>But, not the end of the world.

Today, I am up and fucntioning 99% of my presurgery function.

It was painful for a few days, but good pre-surgical discussions with your ENT will prevent that better than mine did.

I am in Houston tonight to discuss radiation and chemotherapies tomorrow with MD ANDERSON.

Don't give up before you even start man!

The statistics you are being quoted don't take several things into consideration (not the least of which you are obviously proactive and interested in learning about the treament as evidenced by the fact that you posted on this forum), so there are several things in your favor we don't even know yet!

Relax. You'll get through this...

Michael | 53 | SCC | Right Tonsil | Dx'd: 06-10-05 | STAGE IV, T3N2bM0 | 3 Nodes R Side | MRND & Tonsillectomy 06/29/05 Dr Fee/Stanford | 8 wks Rad/Chemo startd August 15th @ MSKCC, NY | Tx Ended: 09-27-05 | Cancer free at 16+ Yrs | After-Effects of Tx: Thyroid function is 0, ok salivary function, tinnitus, some scars, neck/face asymmetry, gastric reflux. 2017 dysphagia, L Carotid stent / 2019, R Carotid occluded not eligible for stent.2022 dental issues, possible ORN, memory/recall challenges.