hanging in there, went to a new job, not so nice people and was commuting horrendous hours, up at five and home at seven in the evening. Tough day and fatigued, chucked it for something local - clearly being a tough guy isn't always best. So far all checks good, Aug 4th is one year post op. Lymph drainage can go from tight chin to right old lumpy saggy chin and sensitive skin. Those just starting this journey, hang in there, be strong, the treatments are uncomfortable but do-able.

Life long none smoker, social drinker. Age 46
25 July positive node. Primary in left tonsil.
Neck Disection 27 Aug 20+ nodes removed, bilateral tonsillectomy.
Tonsil primary, other mouth, throat, tongue biopsies showed clear. Node breached but no evidence of spread in surrounding tissues or any other nodes.
T2N2aM0
Wisdom Teeth (all 4) removed mid Sep and Peg fitted first week Oct.
Started six weeks, 30 rads, six chemos total, chemo on Mondays and rads Mon to Fri on Oct 14th.