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Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 329 | Sonia,
I had the same cancer as you. I had the surgery to remove the tumor and also a neck dissection. I agree with Tommy.
Seeing my cancer didn't spread to the lymph nodes my surgeon suggested the ND, but it was up to me. I asked him why he said, we'd rather be safe than sorry. In case any cancer cells have traveled to the lymph nodes and the scans didn't pick them up because of their size.
Yes, the ND sounds worse than it is. The only problem I have is the tightness, but I massage it and it's fine. As far as my tongue if I eat certain foods it feels like it's swollen, but I know it's not my guess it's the sensation, especially milk products.
As far as my speech I still slur my "S", I was told I talk too fast, slow down.
Hope all goes well for you, best wishes,
Connie
SCC. of the left lateral tongue, anterior two thirds, T1 possibly a T2.
Left partial glossectomy, left selective neck dissection 4/21/09. Nodes clean, No Rad, No Chemo.
CT Scan 9/11 clean, CT Scan 9/12 clean
Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL. A+.
My hometown Lockport, NY.
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