I got the hardware removed...but now find I can't chew. I am ok drinking Ensure, etc. but I had hoped to be able to eat mashed potatoes, yogurt, etc. If there is any kind of lump it won't go down. Yesterday the Ensure went down fine...today it goes down my chin and down the bottle instead of in my mouth.

Still waiting on what kind of chemo I will get having/getting. Supposed to start asap but they have to get together and discuss it I guess.

Michele in iL

Female - 53 no smoke/drink
tongue Biopsy 8/2010
Surgery 9/21 for SCC left side tongue stage II. Prtl removal tongue/left side lymph nodes. All Clear
Radiation started 11/2, ended 12/17
Lymph node involved left side along with gum involvement 2/9 Fibular flap failed 2/22.
passed away 1/12/12