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Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 417 | This swelling is not from infection. It is caused by lymphatic fluid build-up.
The normal paths of lymph drainage have been compromised by radiation. This swelling is more prominate during times of slight other infections, viral invasions and common colds.
When I get a cold, my neck swells like a bull in season.
Darrell
Stage 3, T3,N1,M0,SCC, Base of Tongue. No Surgery, Radiationx39, Chemo, Taxol & Carboplatin Weekly 8 Treatments 2004. Age 60. Recurrence 2/06, SCC, Chest & Neck (Sub clavean), Remission 8/06. Recurrence SCC 12/10/06 Chest.
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