Hi, I am also new. Diagnosis confirmed last week of stage iv tongue cancer, which has spread to the lymph nodes on both sides of my neck. I meet with surgeon tomorrow to set a surgery date, and I'm in a panic that I won't ask the right questions. Any advice?

Last edited by ChristineB; 09-23-2012 10:10 PM.
Tina
Diag: Aug. 13/12
T3N0M0
50% + glossectomy and bilateral radical neck dissection, removal of nodes zones I - V
Surgery October 11/12
Chemo/rad on hold due to clear margins and nodes
Sept 21/13 clear CT with anomaly thought to be the artery, being watched closely.
Dec 16/13 - anomaly confirmed artery, all clear
nickname: "get 'r done"
Plans: kick cancer's butt