Hi Lauriern,

Have they done a CT scan? The scan should show hot spots. If his neck is swedlling like you say, something certainly neds to be done quickly. Personnaly, they started me on daily radiation and 5fu. Then I had chemo inlcuding taxol and cisplatin once a week for several weeks and finished with another round of 5fu. More or other chemo may have helped stem the swelling.

The neck disection is not as bad as it sounds. I have a scar, but most people cannot see it unless they are part of the medical profession or I point it out. I did not use tobacco either. They also glued me up. No stitches whatsoever.

Good luck and ask about the scan. My thoughts are with you.

Steve