Update, I just had my 3 month check-up. So far so good, mouth looks good except for the occaisional canker sore I get. I noticed a small pea size lymph node on my neck (opposite side of my neck dissection, level 5). I can only feel it when I bend my neck. Is this normal? The ent told me that he is not worried and advised that he will monitor it. I've been feeling it for several months so I don't know if it is always there however, I did not notice any changes in its size and it does not hurt. I'm scheduled for a pet scan in three weeks, I will keep everyone posted.