Hi Rosie,

My first thought after reading your post was Heather probably has an infection rather than
"neck wabble." And you're right, it probably has something to do with her having caught a cold. I also remember my first cold after treatment had ceased. It was difficult because my saliva was still thick and things just weren't flowing the way they should have been. I recovered, but the cold hung on a long time. Hoping Heather feels better soon and kudo's to Mom for being such a great caretaker.

SIncerely,
Donna

SCC first time 1989, with a diagnoses of 'cancer in situ' removed lesion, no other treatments.
SCC recurrence 1997 of tongue and floor of the mouth. Stage III /IV Hemmiglossectomy (removed over 60% of tongue/ floor of the mouth), free flap, modified neck, RAD and Chemo(cisplatin, 5fu) simutainously.
Cancer free 6, yes, six, years!