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I had a radical neck dissection followed by radiation 7 years ago. if i get a sore throat i get very inflamed and very tender lymph nodes. is his norm?
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Irratiation: With radiation it is not at all uncommon to have issues with a sore throat and tender lymph notes - unfortunately this can be part of the "cure" and is not at all unusual.
Answered 4/11/2013
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