I've been reading this site since shortly after my surgery (2 years ago). I was diagnosed with SCC of the mouth and tongue in Dec. 2016. Surgery involved removal of oral tongue, pec flap on floor of mouth, lymph nodes, trach, PEG. Spent 7 days in hospital. Went through the usual 6 wks rad/chemo. PEG failed at the end of that and I decided to have it removed. Had to learn how to eat without a tongue, but soon was eating about anything I wanted. Head and neck is cancer free, but it did move into the lungs. Did a year on Opdivo and had a couple more sessions of rad. Had to go on chemo (Taxol) last fall as things weren't stabilizing. Thing have improved a bit since and not sure what happens after my next treatment. Probably a scan and more decisions. My oncologist left the hospital 2 months ago and the replacement is spread thin (havent even met him yet). I know some of you have been through worse and some are just getting started. I wish you all well, and hang in there. Bob B.