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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Oh boy!!! Thanks for clarifying! I assumed you were talking about having the neck dissection done after rads, but I wasnt sure. You are 100% correct... not the best idea. At least it wasnt in my case in all the things Ive had done since doing rads. I have major issues with healing, especially anything thats around my head and shoulders area. Ive had to go thru too many to count HBO dives due to this area not healing. Im so glad you are able to go in for a chat to get a better handle on whats happening.
I wish you all the very best with this... try to take someone with you for an extra set of ears and a note taker. Please let us know how you make out.
GOOD LUCK!!!!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
