Dave C & Kim,

I too had the radical neck dissection...then on to 8 weeks of radiation. The swelling is still there somewhat; but has lessened and as Brian said, the fluid finds other places to go after I get up in the morning. Feeling is starting to return to the neck, ear, and shoulder. Just started massage a couple of months ago because the PT who is working on the trismus (not the doctor, who said "oh that will go away") has incorporated that into my sessions. The waddle - well I'd like to think it has gone down, and really it has, but probably my vanity will say it's never enough. Don't have to worry about the shaving thing, but I have a closet full of turtle necks that we'll see if I can wear this winter. Take care,
Dinah