Radical neck dissection

Hi Bev

I had a neck dissection at the same time as my robotic surgery to remove the tumour from the base of my tongue.  The nodes were showing no sign of involvement on the scans but the surgeon removed a certain number of them to biopsy as a precaution during the op.  Once she'd got to a certain stage and was happy that there was no nodal involvement she stopped.

Hope all goes well for your son.

Linda x

Hi Linda. Maybe that's what the surgeon will do with my son. I'm waiting for the nurse to come back to me with exactly what the plan is with his surgery. How are you doing how was your recovery if you dont mind me asking 

Bev x

Don't mind at all Bev.

I was in hospital for 11 days after my op but your son is having more surgery than me so will obviously be in longer.  Your son's hospital stay does sound about on par with others for similar surgery.

Recovery once home was about 4 weeks for eating, longer for the neck dissection.  Do remember though that we all react quite differently to treatment.  I didn't have to have a tracheostomy and the surgery was in a different place  to remove the tumour.

Linda x  

Thanks for your reply Linda. Pleased your recovery was relatively speedy that's what I'm hoping for him. Hes always so active. X