Sandra,
I like the commando aspect. I went commando on my cancer. I promised myself that I would do anything available to combat the tongue cancer, stage IV, that I was diagnosed with. I had very aggressive treatments. I just wanted my life back. Granted my life isn't what it once was. But, I'm a glass is half full kind of guy! I still have trouble speaking and eating. I still face some oral surgery (non-cancerous dental) I'm one year out from "commando" surgery. I was very lucky to have a ENT that I totally trusted. He was with me every step of the way. He has a very busy practice, but he always made me and my family feel as if I was his only patient. He made a very difficult time in my life a little easier.
John
SCC base of tongue. Diagnosed as stage IV, Sept. '04. Partial glossectomy, Radical neck dissection left side, 37 Radiation sessions, Chemo x 7 weeks. Finished treatments January '05. Cancer surivor!
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