Hi Guys
i had my selective neck dissection on 9th September 2025
thought I was doing ok
back at work on reduced hours by November 4th 2025
over the last few weeks have been experiencing worsening pain in the right inner ear along with severe trismus and pain in the right side of my jaw especially when I open my mouth to eat
also voice is kinda weird in the mornings
cant Take strong painkillers as they make me drowsy and I already have severe fatigue
I originally was treated for squamous cell carcinoma in right tonsil which had spread to lymph nodes on right side of my neck, radiotherapy and chemo for six weeks in late 2024
still having difficulty swallowing and discomfort
any advice gratefully received as always
lastly lots of anxiety over cancer returning
Not in a great place
John
Hi John. I would contact my medical team and get an appointment to check out what is going on. Stress your concerns so that the appointment is made fairly quickly. They should be able to sort things out for you.It might turn out to be something fairly simple that is easily remedied. It is difficult not to get stressed out but the sooner you get an appointment the sooner you know what is going on. Recurrence is not that common so fingers crossed it is more related to your past treatment.
Lyn
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