Hi All, Just a quick note to introduce myself. I was diagnosed with SCC at the base of my tongue in Aug 08'. The cancer had spread to the lymph node which is how we discovered the problem. Since then I have had chemo(cisplatin) concurrent with radiation, neck dissection, and a free flap. The neck dissection and free flap were completed on Jan 19 and I'm still haveing alot of difficulty swollowing solid foods due to pain and swelling. Can you folks with similar experiences tell me if this is normal?

Jimmy, Age 42
SCC Base of Tongue with mts to one lymph node. Two courses of Chemo(Cisplatin) concurrent with 36 IMRT completed in Oct 08' 50% of BOT removed with reconstruction / forearm flap and neck dissection on 1/19/08. Only one node +