Well, I received some bad news yesterday. After being a near 5 year survivor, I learned that the beast is back. This time, base of tongue, near the epiglottis. I see the ENT again tomorrow and we are talking about possible robotic surgery in Cleveland. I will know more then. Sorry to join this new club.


Female, nonsmoker, 70, diag. 5/09 after tongue biopsy: stage IV. Left hemi-gloss. and left selec. neck disec. 30 lymph nodes removed May 20. Over 7 weeks daily rads. with three chemo. PEG removed 12/4/09 Am eating mostly soft foods. Back to work 11/09 Retired 4/1/11. 7 clear scans! Port out 9/11. 2/13. It's back: base of tongue, very invasive
surgery involving lifestyle changes. 2/14: Now speaking w/Passey-Muir valve. Considering a swallow study. Grateful to be alive.