Alleluia! Susan I am so happy to read your post.....doesn't sound real bad, I am not making light of it, just happy you won't have to have a flap , etc......And overnight, is even more awesome!

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---