Harriet,
I had surgery on my tongue as well as a neck dissection, since there was lymph node involvement. I also had around 7 weeks of radiation combined with three doses of chemo. The treatments certainly were't fun, but I got through them and completed my treatments in August of 2009. Glad you found us, sorry you had to. The people here are very supportive and are all here for you. Good luck, and keep us posted.

Last edited by ChristineB; 02-06-2012 09:45 AM.
Female, nonsmoker, 70, diag. 5/09 after tongue biopsy: stage IV. Left hemi-gloss. and left selec. neck disec. 30 lymph nodes removed May 20. Over 7 weeks daily rads. with three chemo. PEG removed 12/4/09 Am eating mostly soft foods. Back to work 11/09 Retired 4/1/11. 7 clear scans! Port out 9/11. 2/13. It's back: base of tongue, very invasive
surgery involving lifestyle changes. 2/14: Now speaking w/Passey-Muir valve. Considering a swallow study. Grateful to be alive.