Thank you so much for your responses. Some of the questions I already new and some I did not. The doctor told him that my brother spotted it early and did the right thing by coming in quickly. He had a CAT scan and it is only the spot in his jaw that shows cancer. He will have his lower teeth pulled but the surgeon does not believe that a bone graft will be necessary. Nor does he expect to need radiation or chemo. The surgeon also said that they will be suturing my brother's tongue to his lower jaw to act as a skin graft. This sounds really uncomfortable to say nothing of inconvenient.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could share some stories of the step by step process. I am Stage IIb ER+ PR+ Her2+ 0node+ breast cancer. I turned down chemo because the risk of congestive heart failure from the chemo was greater than the reduction of risk for recurrence. I have just had my 2 year Cancerversary. Please don't worry about me being overwhelmed or grossed out.

Are stomach tubes always used after surgery for oral cancer? Where does one buy the cleaning solutions for the port and the tubes? Where does one buy the feeding solution?

Can you please explain your description of you cancer ratings? What is Cisplatin, PEG, trismus, HBO, ND, RT?

ChristineB,EricS,
May you be well and cancer free.