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#85698 12-09-2008 04:58 AM | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 8 Member | | Member
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 8 | I had lymph nodes removed from my neck on July 11th. I am still in considerable pain in my neck, collar bone, and shoulder. I have developed a lump on the back of my neck nearest my shoulder blade and collar bone area (close to my neck). I awake every morning in a great deal of stiffness and pain. Has anyone else experienced this and is anyone else experiencing pain this far after surgery?
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Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 716 | I would call my doctor and ask...the one who did the operation.
7-16-08 age 37@Dx, T3N0M0 SCC 4.778cm tumor, left side of oral tongue, non smoker, casual drinker, I am the 4th in my family to have H&N cancer
8-13-08 left neck dissection and 40% of tongue removed, submandibular salivary gland & 14 nodes clean, no chemo, IMRTx35
11-4-08 Recovering & feeling better
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I have a lump too Deb. I showed it to my Dr and he said it isn't connected to the surgery. Does yours hurt when you touch it or turn your head? I think this one starts where the shoulder muscle comes away from my head and just a little towards the shoulder. Good luck and I hope it leaves you. Dr has no idea what it is, but it was biopsied and came back negative.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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