Oftentimes after surgery, radiation and chemotherapy for head and neck cancer, patients may suffer from side effects ranging from:
- Decreased range of motion in the neck and shoulders
- Tight and hard scars
- Lymphedema in the head and neck
All of these things are common side effects after a combination of these treatments, there are services out there that can help. Patients typically come into rehab 1-3 months after radiation, but can come in any time after their treatments.