Samantha:
Welcome.. you found the best group of people you can have in your corner. Keep up your positive attitude -- and your age is definitely a positive for you. It will allow your body to bounce back quickly. Listen to everything Christine B. tells you..... (she may not be a doctor, but she knows everything) and don't be afraid to post any new questions here.... someone will have info for you or point you in the right direction.
Hugs and prayers are being sent your way.

Ingrid K


DX 12/6/10 of T3 SCC Tongue.
Surgery 1/3/11 was hemigloss & forearm free flap, midline mandibulectomy, Neck Disection-All nodes clear.
Ended rads 5/11/11. Taste buds back to about 80%. PEG removed 4/5/12, experimenting eating real food again. If I can do this, so can you !! Stay Strong.