Hi, Bruno
In addition to the previous suggestions, you might also want to look at this thread, which shows a very positive outcome after surgery - maybe including encouragement would help:

http://oralcancersupport.org/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=138420#Post138420

Best wishes to you in this difficult time.


CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.