 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Hi Kyle,
Sounds like a great deal of good news. Can't comment about the radiation, as I didn't have it. I'm sure you will get many answers to your question.
My experience was the same as yours has been up to this point. You may find some stiffness in your shoulder after awhile. That wouldn't be unusual. Also watch out for swelling in the neck area from the accumulation of lymph. This is a common side effect of the neck dissection and the condition is called "lymphedema". There will be suggestions for this if it occurs.
Good luck with your progress and keep us posted as to the recommendations for radiation, if it is deemed necessary.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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