Debbie, (Columbia, MD.) your husband's situation sounds very similar to mine. I was told I didn't fit the profile either, I was 44 when diagnosed with tongue cancer, non-smoker. I live in Bel Air, MD. when you mentioned the tumor board at U of MD, I just wanted to share that my surgeon and oncologist are both at Univ of Md and they have all taken excellent care of me. I am truly grateful to God and them, if you would like to email me sometime, here's the address: [email protected] Thanks, Carol I would enjoy chatting with you

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---