So I have lots of questions for those that have been down the highway of recovery after almost total glossectomy. I'm really worried that Reg will not be able to gain back the ability to eat or drink or speak. These things were already somewhat difficult prior to this surgery.I just would like to know what the recovery steps are coming back from this abyss. How much speech therapy will be needed or has anyone really returned to eating like they used to. What is your taste like now, or isn't there any? Right now I just know what's coming and I hate that. So any and all please post with your experiences and your ups and downs. Thanks....


Bette/CG to husband Reggie 66

dx 1: SCC Soft Palate (12/06)
tx: chemo and rad

dx 2: SCC 6 cm tum rt. vocal chord (12/09)
tx: total laryngectomy with stoma, 2 nodes

dx 3: SCC 4 cm tum BOT (10/16/12)
Tx: partial gloss w/ mod deck dis 4 nodes incl. part. pharyngectomy