Hi Nate...if it's any concellation [spelling], there is a bloke somewhere in Oz, that had oral cancer, lost most of his tongue, had a rebuild, was a singer, and ended up on the X Factor 2 years ago or last year, sang like....unimaginable.....so please don't give up hope and stay strong - and you might have gotten thrush from the meds, not necessarily your fiancee or dog.....bu hafe faith & hope and stay as strong as you can....love ya mate xoxoxo ps...let them get rid of the 'c', and keep singing xoxo