Hello,
I had a modified radical neck dissection years ago. You can read my story somewhere on here. At the time the malignant spot was in my thyroid and all thru left side of neck, thus complete thyroid removal as well. I have a 6 “ scar from back of ear to middle of throat but I am grateful to my surgeon (Canadian from the U of A) to be alive and well. Although this surgery has given me a permanent disability I consider myself fortunate that it was not worse. Life goes on and you too will find joy and peace in all of it once your healing progresses. After all, you are very early in the game. Be well and stop and smell the roses where you can. 😊