I went to the doctor and heard worse news ever. They are going to have to take my entire tongue. Which means I won't be able to eat, talk or swallow. And anything that drops down my throat even saliva can fall into my lungs and cause pnumonia. Doctor said when they first do the surgery they will have to put a feeding tube in first. Because nothing can be taken by the mouth. My doctor is sending me to MD Anderson in Houston, Tx.
17 yrs ago I had TC twice in the same year and then had months of Radiation and then Implanted Radiation for 3 days. I have been told that I have had all the radiation my body can handle. Also due to losing my saliva 17 yrs ago I have since lost all my teeth and wear dentures but not too successfully.Also 2 yrs ago I had mouth cancer on my interior cheek. Now i'm scared to death. Is MD Anderson a good choice or the best choice of places to go for another opinion and for treatment.