Hello Tori, 

It can be scary thinking about how surgery will affect someone's appearance but try to remember that whatever happens your mum is still the same person you know and love and possible scarring is only skin deep.

I know a few members on the forum have had experience of having a neck dissection and hopefully they will post soon to share their advice and experiences with you. Our cancer nurses may also be able to help explain what physical changes, if any, may occur after your mum has had the neck dissection so if you would like to speak to them do give them a call on their freephone number 0808 800 4040. They are available between 9a.m - 5p.m, Monday - Friday.

I hope your mum's operation goes well tomorrow and come back and let us know how it went if you get a chance, we'll be thinking of you.

Best wishes, 

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi, 

thanks for the reply, it was really nice to hear a positive response about this procedure. 

Hope your well xx

Hi Tori

hes doing well thanks - in remission thank goodness. He had primary tonsil SCC with a secondsry in his lymph nodes in his neck. He had chemoradiation but this didnt clear the tumour in his neck. Once the wound has staryed to heal we have found rubbing bio oil into it has kept the scar tissue supple as it can get very tight and uncomfortable.

wishing your mom loads of luck for her surgery

Xxx