The partial glossectomy turned into almost all of her oral tongue. Only saved a small section on the back left side. The tumor was much larger than we realized, about the size of an egg. She doesn't know the extent of the surgery yet. Absolutely devastating. I hate cancer.
Last edited by RebeccaH.; 11-18-2013 09:46 PM.
Sister, 18yr old, diagnosed with oral tongue cancer 10/08/13
Total Glossectomy and neck dissection 11/18/13 (saved the back left portion of her tongue base only)
Forearm flap reconstruction
Trache and NG feeding tube after surgery (both removed now)
Tumor 6.7 cm
All lymph nodes tested came back negative for cancer
Radiation- 30 treatments (ending 2/18/14)
3/20/14 Recurrence- tumors in both lungs; likely metastasis
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