Hi Heather,
I am glad you found OCF. Glad to hear your husbands surgery was successful. I had a similar surgery (more extensive), radiation and treatment and 6 years later I am living a pretty normal life.
I was 33 at diagnosis and I'm 39 now. I wasn't the demographic either.
I have a signifigant speech impediment due to full glossectomy but I am still very intelligible. Most people understand me once they hear me a few times.. Your husband will have even better speech.

I know this is an incredibly scary experience for you and your family.
I am sending you good thoughts and hoping for the best possible outcome.

After he finishes radiation he'll soon start to get better and better every day. Its a long healing process but things will be better for all of you all soon.

Hang in there and if you have any questions for me you can ask me or send a message.

KATE