 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Hi All,
Just to add my two cents, I think the sooner you start the neck massage and drainage exercises, apparently the better luck you may have with it. I am 5 years out, still have the stiff neck, my PT says my neck is not yet stabilized, we are working on it but like he said, you were given one perfect neck. I have also been seeing a new lymphedema specialist teaching me manual exercises for the puffiness and swelling in my face and neck....Good Luck to All! Carol
Hi Petey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---
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