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Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 493 | Theresa,
I also had a tumor removed from my tongue and a partial neck dissection. In addition I had 38 sessions of radiation, and 3 "big bag" cisplatin(chemo). I completed my treatments 4 years ago this month, and I am still here! No, I am not the same as I was before. I still have eating issues and my speech is often slurred. The fact that you are young may be a very positive aspect in your recovery. I am now 68 years old, and I'm still hangin' in there. Treatments are rough, but you will get through this. We will all be here for you every step of the way. You will "meet" some amazing people here.
Female, nonsmoker, 70, diag. 5/09 after tongue biopsy: stage IV. Left hemi-gloss. and left selec. neck disec. 30 lymph nodes removed May 20. Over 7 weeks daily rads. with three chemo. PEG removed 12/4/09 Am eating mostly soft foods. Back to work 11/09 Retired 4/1/11. 7 clear scans! Port out 9/11. 2/13. It's back: base of tongue, very invasive
surgery involving lifestyle changes. 2/14: Now speaking w/Passey-Muir valve. Considering a swallow study. Grateful to be alive.
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