When I was in the hospital last year my famuly was surprised that they were allowed to use their cell phones every where. The only restriction was the use of the picture phone. Due to the new hippa laws, they banned the use of the camera built into most current phones. It was okay to talk, just no pictures.

As far as the use of your brothers arm. I had a neck dissection on the left side. I had some weakness in my left arm. Some of the strength came back, but I can still tell.

Good luck with everything. We'll be thinking about you and your brother.

John