Posted By: Relta Front of tongue and neck lymph nodes removal - 01-07-2016 08:51 PM
Was diagnosis with tongue cancer back in May 2015. Had sugery june 2015 had 2/3 of my tongue removed. Have a peg tube for my feedings. had 33 treatments of radiation and 2 treatments of chemo. Was in and out of the hosptial with nausea before getting my feeding pump was doing bolus feeding and couldn't toerate it. Feeeling great now. Weight stable getting my strenght back slowly. Exercising some to get my strenght back. Having my first PET scan this month am a little neervous about it. But I have great doctors at MD Anderson. Iam just joining this site of of today.
Welcome to OCF, Reita! Its always great having another survivor join our ranks! You have found the best place to get info and support.

Best wishes with your continued recovery smile
Sounds like you are doing well now Reita. Scanxiety is a problem we all have. Both Patients and their Caregivers. I will keep all my fingers and toes crossed for a great outcome.
Tammy
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