Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Hi Tracy, I am sorry to hear about your Dad's tongue cancer. I too had it, along with two positive lymph nodes. I was wondering if he had surgery? God bless him for his good attitude, it helps and I am sure you are a blessing to him, too. I did not have chemo, but had radiation after surgery for 7 weeks. If I can answer anything specifically, please email me. Take Care, Carol
Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10 ---update passed away 8-27-11---
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