I had a full neck disection with 42 lymph nodes removed and no cancer in the lymph the scar is still there and the tightness never goes away. I had SCC under my tongue which was removed. I had two drains on both side of my necks and recovery was slow for me. Good luck

MicheleM
April 05,SCC stage 2, tumor removed under tongue and floor of tongue, full neck disection with numerous lymph nodes removed. No radiation or chemo April 09, SCC stage 2 rt side of tongue 30% rt side removed, radiation will follow