Hi Tammy, thought I would let you know Katie is getting out of the hospital today! She is very positive. Her speech therapist has been working with her by giving her tongue exercises to do. She says it really hurts but she will keep doing them. The doctor does not want her to try to talk so she won't. Hopefully she can try in a couple of weeks. Thanks again for your help and prayers. Molly

Laryngectomy after chemo and radiation 2 1/2 years ago. Now has base of tongue tumor, had chemo to shrink tumor before surgery with no response. Surgery to remove 1/2 of tongue and rebuild is scheduled in 3 days.