Hi Nancy, sorry to read about your husband....my story is similiar to his. However, this is an awesome site to get information, vent, ask questions....etc.....Carol If I can be of any help....let me know.

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---