Sorry, one more question

luvofmylif
luvofmylif Member Posts: 344
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
My husband had a selective right neck dissection in August 2012. Last night I just noticed that his right scapula protrudes much more then his left scapula. It is very obvious and I'm not sure if it is from nerve damage related to surgery or if it has something to do with the radiation he is currently receiving. We have 10 more radiation treatments after today and one more chemo the week of Thanksgiving...yuk. But , getting there one day at a time.

Thanks to all of you.

JOan

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  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,842 Member
    #2
    spinal accessory nerve damage is almost the norm after
    radical neck dissection. Here's a pretty good review. The term to describe this finding is "winged scapula," appropriately enough. http://www.surgeoncosmetic.com/article-spinal-accessory-nerve.aspx

    Pat
  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #3
    My mom had the "winged scapula" after getting a
    neck dissection along with her larnyx removed....

    Ahhhh...but wanted to congratulate you two on getting to the countdown...the single digits are just around the corner...OH what a great day that was for me!!

    p
  • luvofmylif
    luvofmylif Member Posts: 344
    #4
    phrannie51 said:

    My mom had the "winged scapula" after getting a
    neck dissection along with her larnyx removed....

    Ahhhh...but wanted to congratulate you two on getting to the countdown...the single digits are just around the corner...OH what a great day that was for me!!

    p

    Thanks Phrannie. Just want
    Thanks Phrannie. Just want this over with but then scared about all the long term side effects to come.

    Hope you are doing well
  • katenorwood
    katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
    #5
    longtermsurvivor said:

    spinal accessory nerve damage is almost the norm after
    radical neck dissection. Here's a pretty good review. The term to describe this finding is "winged scapula," appropriately enough. http://www.surgeoncosmetic.com/article-spinal-accessory-nerve.aspx

    Pat

    Thanks for the info Pat !
    Joan,
    You are an excellant care giver. God bless you ! I have asked about this myself and was told it was due to my radical resect done. Praying for you guys that all continues to improve each and every day ! Katie (and yes please remember to take time for you !)
  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
    #6
    keep moving forward
    Joan,

    Well I learned something today “winged scapula”.

    Like P51 I am happy you are moving into single digits. As for Thanksgiving, I had to go through a couple of “big family meals” while I was not eating. If he can eat, great, if not, make him a special smoothie.

    Best,

    Matt
  • Tim6003
    Tim6003 Member Posts: 1,514 Member
    #7
    CivilMatt said:

    keep moving forward
    Joan,

    Well I learned something today “winged scapula”.

    Like P51 I am happy you are moving into single digits. As for Thanksgiving, I had to go through a couple of “big family meals” while I was not eating. If he can eat, great, if not, make him a special smoothie.

    Best,

    Matt

    I had no surgery ...sorry no help here ..
    but looks like you got some good info ....

    Keep us posted!

    Best,

    Tim
  • Hard12Find
    Hard12Find Member Posts: 218 Member
    #8
    Joan
    Glad you and Dave are making the trip, I am down to 5 radiations, lost 50 + pounds, nauseated a lot of the time. getting better a little at a time.
    Best wishes....
    Jim
  • TRAD
    TRAD Member Posts: 27
    #9
    Hard12Find said:

    Joan
    Glad you and Dave are making the trip, I am down to 5 radiations, lost 50 + pounds, nauseated a lot of the time. getting better a little at a time.
    Best wishes....
    Jim

    Nauseated
    Jim, My signifying other recently switched to Zofran and it took away the nausea. Have you tried it?

    Traci
  • luvofmylif
    luvofmylif Member Posts: 344
    #10
    TRAD said:

    Nauseated
    Jim, My signifying other recently switched to Zofran and it took away the nausea. Have you tried it?

    Traci

    Thanks Jim and good luck on
    Thanks Jim and good luck on the approaching end of treatment. We are not too far behind. Halleluia.

    Joan

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