Welcome Barb. I have tonsil cancer, not tongue cancer, so I can't offer any wisdom or experience with the procedure you are about to undergo. However, I love your positive attitude - humor I think will go a long way in helping you keep it throughout your journey.

I don't have any kids but did find it difficult to break the news to my cats smile They took it better than my husband did !

Anyway, just wanted to add my welcome; I have found this site to be an invaluable support tool so far. I start my chemo/rad treatments on 2/8 and take comfort that the folks here will hear me.

Chris

SCC Right Tonsil (Stage 4 T1N2bM0). Surgery to remove lump in neck on 12/10/09; SCC dx'd 12/15/09; surgery to remove tonsils and biopsy done on 12/29/09. Right tonsil found to be primary; PEG surgery 1/29/10. Will begin TX-35 rads and 3 chemo (cisplatin) on 2/8/10.