Marie-Jeanne, I have commented on your other post and given you a link to cancer centers. This is the very best way to get the best treatment for your father. They are more experienced and see many more cases than smaller lesser known facilities. It really does make a big difference in where your father gets treated.

Most tongue cancer patients have the options of surgery with radiation (with or without chemo) as a follow up to kill any stray cells that could have been missed. Many patients also get neck dissections. Oral cancer is very different than other cancers. It affects things which other cancers and their treatments do not such as speaking, eating, tasting food, even giving a kiss. The things people take for granted an oral cancer patient can struggle with for example going to McDonalds for a big mac, fires and Coke. Treatments for OC patients can be especially brutal as well with many patients facing life long after effects. That is NOT to say its not possible to go thru treatments successfully and go on to lead a good meaningful life even after invasive treatments. I know treatment decisions are very difficult to make.

Dying from oral cancer can be a very hard way to go. Many patients are fortunate to have hospice to help them with the pain and discomfort.

Best wishes to you and your father.