Hi Thomas:
First of all, "thanks" for the positive words of encouragement on my post last week. Yes, I'm very aware of the scar tissue as well. It had me worried a few times as it got painful or seemed really "tight" (for lack of a better description). My doctors said this is normal, some of it being the nerves firing back up and things coming back to life in there, plus being more succeptable to bacteria, etc., due to saliva issues. My surgeon said as long as none of the pain is constant it probably isn't a concern. I can't speak for two years out (congratulations by the way) but I'll be gald to update you next year (And hopefully we can compare notes for many years to come)!!

Best Regards,
Steve


SCC right side BOT/FOM; DX 1-25-06; Neck dissection/25% of tongue removed 2-17-06. Stage 2 Recurrence 7-06: IMRTX35 & 3X Cisplatin ended 10-18-06. Tumor found 03/18/13; Partial Glossectomy 03/28/13 left lateral tongue. Nov. 2014; headaches,lump on left side of throat. Radical Neck Dissection 12-17-14; Tumor into nerves/jugular; Surgery successful, IMRTX30 & 7X Erbotux. Scan 06-03-15; NED! 06-02-16; Mets to left Humerus bone and lesion on lungs-here We go again! Never, Ever Give Up!

**** PASSED AWAY 10/8/16 ****