Hi Claire,

Sorry you are having to join us here but you could not have found a better resource of caring people. In April of 2010 I had the same 2 procedures you are having. The only difference was my tumor was on the right side of my tounge. I was in the hospital for two days after the surgery and was back to work in about 10 day's. I am almost a year out from my surgery and I have no pain and the scar on my neck from the partial neck disection is almost invisible. I had a follow up appointment with my surgeon today and everything is still looking great with No signs of any problems.

I know the surgery may seem scary, but I found that in reality it was not all that bad.... (although not pleasant) :-)

I would be happy to answer any questions you might have since our dx and treatments sound like they are almost identical.

Tommy