I was initially reluctant to have the dissection after the radiation treatments appeared to get all the positive nodes in my post radiation scans. I wasn't interested in another damn procedure, more discomfort, and more physical disfigument. None of my docs at MDACC agreed with me. However, after what I had been through the dissection was a walk in the park, and I'm still here without a recurrence almost 6 years out. Range of motion...slightly decreased, most people at first glance don't notice the deficit on that side of my neck, though i was self concious about it for some time. Regrets that I had it done?....None.

Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.