Hello KazzieB

I had a similar operation 11 years ago the SCC mass was above my ear and in parotid gland and lymph nodes in my neck. Although my ear sticks out I did not lose it. My facial nerve was damaged and I had difficulty eating drinking or swallowing or smiling and a drooping face and oedema. A dry mouth from loss of saliva produduction. The first 6 months saw a marked improvement and full recovery was 2 years. No wonder your husband feels depressed and anxious. I did not get much help from changing faces(they are overwhelmed with requests) but their online resources are quite helpful. The hospital is likely the best place to discuss prosthetics. To this day I am not confident going out in social settings because of how I look. However on the plus side Ive had 11 years of good life relatively cancer free until now. 

Things will slowly get better for him and the new normal will be OK.

Ed

Hello KazzieB

I had a similar operation 11 years ago the SCC mass was above my ear and in parotid gland and lymph nodes in my neck. Although my ear sticks out I did not lose it. My facial nerve was damaged and I had difficulty eating drinking or swallowing or smiling and a drooping face and oedema. A dry mouth from loss of saliva produduction. The first 6 months saw a marked improvement and full recovery was 2 years. No wonder your husband feels depressed and anxious. I did not get much help from changing faces(they are overwhelmed with requests) but their online resources are quite helpful. The hospital is likely the best place to discuss prosthetics. To this day I am not confident going out in social settings because of how I look. However on the plus side Ive had 11 years of good life relatively cancer free until now. 

Things will slowly get better for him and the new normal will be OK.

Ed