in June 2023 I was operated on for squamous cell cancer below my left ear. Surgery was very radical involving removal of a significant part of my neck tissues, nodes, glands etc and the corresponding glands/nodes in my left chest/arm. My chest muscle was transplanted to replace the tissue removed from my neck. I completed 6 weeks of radiotherapy in September 2023. At first everything was very manageable and I was looking forward to getting some normality back in my life. However, as time goes on the scar tissue and the fibrosis resulting from the intense radiotherapy have become very challenging. I’m able to eat well with some restriction to my chewing ability. Head and neck movement is the primary issue; having to pull against stiff tissue with each head movement and concern with how much this will increase over time. I do the exercises and rub a cream into the area affected.
Would be great to hear from anyone going through similar experiences.
