Hi,

My doctor has suggested mt free flap, and i saw on your signature "(Didn't work)".
Would you please explain, i what sense / context the reconstruction (free flap), didn't work in your case. You help will be highly appreciated if you can reply in next 2-3 days. I have a surgery next week, and my ENT insisted me not to operate without an option of free flap in my case. I also like to hear your experience of having free flap, its overall outcome, and reasons you believe it didn't work for you. Any side effects, or major impacts caused by this reconstruction? I also like to know, how old are you.
Anything relating to free flap, if you can elaborate will e highly appreciated.
Thanks

Special thanks to OCF and all respected members here for their support

Ankur, 37, T1N2M0
12/13: Biopsy and results
01/14: Partial Hemiglossectomy (1/3 tongue) and a Flap Reconstruction
Right neck dissection. 3/42 nodes positive and removed
Speech (80%) and swallow (100%) restored within 5 weeks after surgery(3/1/14)
03/14: 30 IMRT Appointments Started 3/17 (No CT)
04/14: Radiation treatments completed
07/14: PET - All Clear