Hi,

Well, I was discharged from hospital today after surgery 18th November to remove half my tongue, use a flap from my arm to reconstruct and a neck dissection. Can't say it was the most pleasant of weeks and the food (a term I used very loosely) was atrocious. Thank goodness for Jelly and custard is all I can say - I've lived on it for the last 3 days along with build-up drinks. I can't begin to say how lovely it is to be home and the support of my daughter and sister has been stupendous. So I have a week now to practice my eating skills before going back to the head and neck clinic for the results of the neck dissection. Any suggestions on 'fork mashable' foods would be appreciated. X


Cheryl aged 50. Long time smoker but quit 4 years ago - rarely drink alcohol
Referred oral health 17th Sept '13 -
Incisional biopsy right tongue 23rd Sept '13
MRI 30th Sept '13
Confirmed invasive moderately diffirentiated SCC 2nd October 2013 - Chest Xray and MRI Clear
Surgery planned 12th Nov '13 Partial glossectomy, neck dissection, flap from forearm.
Surgery cancelled - non-availability of HDU bed
Surgery resceduled 18th Nov '13
Fighting fear on a daily basis but keep smiling.