Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 489 | Sweetpea I am glad that you have found this site and that you are finding useful information here. It will help all of us if you would add a signature to your profile like the other members so that we understand you diagnosis and treatments. It will help you too - you won't have to repeat yourself.
I don't have any experience with a paralyzed tongue unfortunately. It may be similar to having the flap like I do. The flap does not move.
I wish you success with your treatment and know that you will find the support that you seek here from these wonderful people.
Patty
48 SCC Floor of Mouth 7/06 9/06 Surgery, bilateral neck dissection, 58 nodes clear PT2pN0pMx 35 rad 2006 Recurred 6/08, 1 Carboplatin, 1 Cisplatin Surgery 9/08 - Total glossectomy, free flap from pectoral muscle, left mandible replaced using fibula 35 IMRT & Erbitux 11/08 4/15/09 recurrence 6/1/09 passed away, rest in peace
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