Hi everyone. My husband came through the surgery and the mucus issue I was worried about did not end up to be a problem, thank goodness! Even though his surgery lasted for 8 1/2 hourseek , he was alert enough after coming out of recovery that he was able to clear the mucous himself. I was actually surprised that he was in as good of shape as he was. The mucous has even been decreasing some since the surgery. I hope this is not temporary. I was about to ask about getting a suction machine as you all have suggested, but hopefully he will not need it.
Thanks all for your help! We have made it through yet another procedure.
Michele

Michele, caregiver to husband, Jesse, SCC diagnosed 1/5/06 unknown primary, lf neck mass >6 cm. Chemo (Cisplatin 2x; Carboplatin & Taxol 2x) & XRT radiation 39X ending 4/4/06. Rad neck dissection 8.5 hrs 4/13/06. 30 HBO treatments Fall 2006.