Hi Tamara

its not always easy to answer questions like this.Simply put ,it could be several things,and its not always helpful to compare with other peoples experiences.Robs neck opened up and started draining fluid.It smelt aweful and i was sure it was an infection,but it wasnt,it was the start of a fistula,which can go right through to the inside of the mouth.Damage or removal of lymph nodes can cause lymphatic fluid build up which cant drain away as normal and so finds weakened /radiated areas of tissue to break through,serous fluid can leak through burnt skin,and so the list goes on.

Its not an unusual problem Tamara,but it can be a complex one.
I hope you get some answers from the doctors soon.

liz