Can anyone describe experience post surgery ? I’m two weeks post op but still have large neck swelling , complete numbness of ears, neck, back of head and upper chest . Also difficulty with some speech sounds and unable to smile with lower lip or move lower lip .
Can anyone share how common theres effects might be ( not very according to Google ) and if they improve how long it might take ? Google says up to 12 months ….
Did anyone use any creams / treatments for lymphoedema and how soon after surgery etc ?
thanks for any advice
Hi Elizabeth. It’s a bit daunting isn’t it. I can’t help with the dissections but there are members here who have and will likely pop on when they have time. I guess it depends on how many levels if nodes you had removed, ie the extent of the surgery. Two weeks is really early. All the effects you mention are common to an extent and things need time to settle and repair. So don’t worry that it will never get better.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
