Thank you all so much. They are getting rid of the trach before I leave the hospital. My mom had a trach so unfortunately I know all about it. Feeling a bit better today. Just taking it one step at a time.

Stage 1 tongue carcinoma in 1999 and again in 2001, removed surgically. Stage II tongue carcinoma in 2012, surgery, neck dissection, flap from forearm, trach (removed in hospital before leaving). Finished 30 rad tx on 11/28/12.

Jessica, age 38