Dan, the removal of my right parotid gland. Its the largest salivary gland we have. Its located beside your ear. They removed the whole gland or as much as they could. You have lymph nodes running through the gland. 5 of my lymph nodes came back positive for SCC. I know your in a battle yourself and my prayers are with you that you beat this thing back again. Hang in there, its not over yet, there is always hope. I know how hard this is for you but you will rise above it. You have done it before and I know you can do it again.