 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | If it is determined that your husband's problem is from lymph accumulation you should look into finding a lymphedema therapist. These people do exist as my physical therapist was also a ymphedema specialist. Lyphedema is a common problem after lymph node removal and one that can be solved with proper massage techniques as the members above have mentioned. The basic technique is to get the lymph over to the other side of the neck so that it can then drain naturally.
It is best to have this demonstrated to you and your husband rather than to try to learn it here.
I also had a stage I tongue squamous cell (with 30 lymph nodes removed). Sounds like a similar situation to your husband. If you or he would like to speak with me about this or any other aspects of his situation, send an email or private message with your phone number and I'll give you a call.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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