Hi, we are Mike and Ginny. Mike just completed his treatments 09/28/06 for base of tongue SSC stage 3. We were shocked when the intitial diagnosis was made. Mike did well through the treatments and with the help of the treatment center counselor and this forum we have coped as well as possible. The last few weeks have consisted of follow ups with the RO,MO, and ENT. This coming Tuesday Mike will have a procedure to open his throat to assist with swallowing. He is still using the feeding tube primarily. Well, just wanted to introduce ourselves and will look forward to talking and sharing with you.