All,

Thanks so much as always for your support! The hospital experience was pretty rough, but I did get discharged over the weekend so it's good to be home. It's been a little tough adjusting, especially having so much trouble swallowing and being frustrated at not being able to talk or be understood when I try. Along with watching everyone else around me cook and eat together! But, I'm dealing the best I can.

On a positive note, the surgery was a success on the tongue! I was told there were clear margins so that is good news. I don't have the pathology report back yet though. My doctor said a couple of the lymph nodes still seemed abnormal, but that he probably wouldn't recommend radiation because of my age. I'll post more once I hear back from him, but I'm really hoping that I don't need further treatment.

I'm very grateful to have my friends in this community to help me get by!

Thanks,
Gina