Doreen, I have seen your posts and I don't think we have had anyone here with this exact procedure. I am sorry that your question has not been answered. I can tell you that there are many here whom have had post treatment problems that over time get better. The amount of time varies a great deal from person to person. Keep checking here though someone might read this and have your answers.

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.