Hey Tina,

First of all, Marry XMas to you and your family.

Thank you so much for reply. I am so excited to hear that you regained your 95% of speech. Based on your profile, (please correct me if I am wrong), you lost little over half of your tongue and have regained almost 95% of your speech. Is that correct?
And next question is, did you opted for reconstruction of your lost tongue or you decided not to reconstruct?
if you did not have it reconstruction, what about your swallowing function? What are percentage on swallowing you achieved over a period of time?

Thanks in advance. BTW, I am posting my third opinion from CCC today here soon.

Thanks
Ankur

Special thanks to OCF and all respected members here for their support

Ankur, 37, T1N2M0
12/13: Biopsy and results
01/14: Partial Hemiglossectomy (1/3 tongue) and a Flap Reconstruction
Right neck dissection. 3/42 nodes positive and removed
Speech (80%) and swallow (100%) restored within 5 weeks after surgery(3/1/14)
03/14: 30 IMRT Appointments Started 3/17 (No CT)
04/14: Radiation treatments completed
07/14: PET - All Clear