Hello there. My Dad underwent a combined total laryngectomy, pharyngectomy, lymph node removal and radical neck dissection in March 2006. He still suffers from extreme pain down the sides of his cheeks, ears and neck which his surgeon can only put down to 'things' coming back to life (2 recent scans were clear of cancer). Has anyone else experienced this extensive surgery and suffered from continual pain post op? What I would like to know is, does the pain eventually subside? He has tried a couple of prescribed pain killers, but they seemed to make it worse or give him terrible headaches. The doc has to be careful what is prescribed as Dad is also on heart medication. It breaks my heart to see him like this after all he has gone through. Thank you so much for any advice you can give me.

Hi there.
I had similar treatment to your dad but have recently been dignosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia brought on by the operation and everything that went with it. I have been in extreme pain with this but have been diagnosed fairly strong painkillers by my team at the hospital. I suggest you stamp your feet a bit harder as your dad should not suffer any pain at all. There is always a tablet that will ease his suffering. It may not be what i have but i really do think you should make a big deal of this at his next appointment. Hope this helps
Phil

Thank you so much Phil, my dad could possibly have the same thing then! You always think you're on your own with these things don't you, if only I'd asked sooner.........thank you again for your reply. Take care.