coverup, I am so sorry to read your post. Oh my, I HATE this dreaded disease. I had about 1/2 of my tongue removed, I was on morphine for quite a while. That seemed to help. You and her are in my prayers....if you wish to email me or send me a private message, I will respond....God Bless, Carol

Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---