Hi Jen, Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I was diagnosed at age 44 with Stage IV tongue cancer in May 2002. I am still here, telling my story. Think positive and Keep Looking Up!!! God Bless You! Carol

Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---