Hi All,

I had a Selective Neck 10/3/03. I am still numb along my jawbone. Drives me nuts at times.

Doctor told me the feeling will likely never come back.

Not a huge deal. A trade off I can live with.

Key word there is "LIVE".

Take it easy.

-rh


SCC 1.6cm Right Tonsil 10/3/03, 1 Node 3cm, T1N2AM0, Tonsil Removed, Selective Neck Disection, 4 Wks Induction Chemo (Taxol,Cisplatin), 8 Weeks Chemo/Radiation (5FU,Hydroxyurea,Iressa), IMRT x 40, Treatment Complete 2/13/04.
41 Years Old At Diagnosis