Thanks Christine,

Yes, the doctors will attach a feeding tube after operation for two weeks.

The implants will be installed at the same time during surgery if I want those implants. also they will pull out teeth to avoid radiation complications.

I am worried about the implants because the possible risk ( low risk according to dentist), dentists like implants as it will improve quality of life. The dentist suggested that the implants be put in an area less radiated

it is a very big surgery , they will clear the lymph nodes as well. I wonder I will ever withstand it

I have been on this forum ever since I realized my tumor is dangerous

there are lots of discussion here prepared me for the cruel reality.

Thanks again

Michael





T4aN2cM0 left tongue SCC 10/17
Moderately differentiated SCC
PEG, Trachy, glossectomy, en bloc neck dissection and reconstruction 11/17
Perineural invasion present
Radiation (IMRT) and Chemo ( 2xcispltn) completed 2/18
PET - NED 05/18
CT - NED 07/18, 10/18
CT - NED 02/19, 06/19
MRI H&N, X-ray chest - NED 10/19
MRI H&N NED 05/20
CT - NED 10/20
MRI - NED 04/21
CT - NED 10/21
CT - NED 4/22.10/22
CBCT - NED 10/22