I'm interested in knowing typical times/symptoms for recovery following tongue resection and radiation therapy for cancer at the base of the tongue. My Dad is 85 and scheduled for surgery soon. My Mom is 80 and his primary care-give, with me as back-up. They still live on their own and are very independent. But this sounds like tough stuff to me. What should we expect? Should we hire extra help? We have no other family near by. Thanks in advance for your advice.