Hi folks,

After having undergone cancer treatment for my tongue in June 2011, just wanted to let you know that I am doing good. Was back to work as a software engr at IBM after 3 months (around Dec 2011 I joined back). My daughter is now 3 years old. I have attained my new normal. The dry mouth does not bother that much, sweets do not taste sweet which is OK :-).

Otherwise, it is nearly 3 years now...after my stint with cancer. Infact, I forgot all the terminology of cancer that were cited in this forum.

I am posting this to let others know that, you can live on happily. Be patient.

On a happier note, I am enjoying my life with my 3 year daughter in my own house (no loan), my own car and a happy IBM job which recently promoted me inspite of my difficulty in communicating well.

- Age 34 at DX 4th June 2011, Non-smoker, Non-alcoholic
- SCC on lateral right border of tongue, T1-N0,
- Surgery done to remove tumor on tongue
- RND to remove 9 lymph nodes, no MET(s)
- 3 weekly cycles of 50 mg cisplation chemo
- IMRT RAD 30 exposures, still 11 more to go