Hi @logi

At age 39, I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 Tonsil cancer on my left side caused by HPV and 3 infected lymph nodes. I am now 17ys out (2008 diagnosis) where I had 35 rounds of Photon radiation which amounted to 70 Gy (7weeks) and 3 rounds (211mg each) for a total of 633 mgs of the platinum-based chemo Cisplatin.

My accessory spinal nerve is damaged (called Brachial Plexus Legions/Neuropathy) which is why my left shoulder sags (droopy) and trapezius muscles wasting away with winging of the scapula which includes limited range of motion. What made it even worse was that I was diagnosed with Tongue cancer on my left side of my mouth on March 1, 2024, and had a left partial glossectomy with a radical forearm free flap surgery on April 3, 2024. It also included a modified radical neck dissection. I have since read some posts here and found my own device online called Hugterra (Amazon has a few copycats that are cheaper, but I wanted the original one) which helped relieve some of those neuropathy symptoms and discomfort coming from neck and shoulders. It provides 15-minute daily sessions that blend massage, stretching, Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), and heat therapy, enhancing circulation, relaxing tense muscles, and restoring the neck's natural curve.

Definitely helped my neck stiffness and pain which then helps swallowing etc. Some people on this site also use Tactile Medical Flexitouch Pump or Shiatsu Neck Massager.

Good luck on your journey.