NICE CAR wish u well with sx. I had melanoma in lymph glands(3) but they took out like 20 to be safe. Pray they don't mess with ur speech or eating. Make sure you get physical therapy for neck. Mine made a weak scar tissue so I have to do exercise everyday like chin tucks to keep it strong. My neck was numb so the staple removals don't hurt. Get ready for people ask u questions about scar. They do make scar cream that helps. hope this helps. God Bless