Hi Amy - I was back to reading to my son within about 6 weeks after having 60% of my tongue removed, the key seemed to be that the surgeon was able to save the tip of my tongue and that really helps with pronunciation.
Really sorry that you have to face this, but with this forum and a good comprehensive cancer center you'll find lots of help to get through it.
Joe
SCC BOT T3N0 Aged 36 (1999)
Unknown HPV status (before they knew)
SWOG Protocol - 2 rounds chemo, 6 weeks radiation
Recurrence Age 50 (2013) - same site
SCCa BOT T2N0M0
HPV negative
60% Glossectomy/Free Flap from Latissimus Dorsi Recon,
Neck Dissection + 6wks Rad Tx
Non-tobacco user
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