Hi all

I was diagnosed with right lateral SCC on the tongue. So far no signs of spread to lymph nodes. They say the tumor is small but it seems very deep. Next week I’m going in To remove part of the tongue and remove the lymph nodes, which will be examined under a microscope. Assuming no surprises, radiation seems unlikely. I go back and forth from thinking it’s. It a big deal to pure dread about the recovery and how much tongue they will take off, and whether there will be any surprises. Haven’t cried at all, but there seems to be some serious underlying stress. I’m 43, never smoked. For some reason, I feel that another surprise is coming. Worried about having a lisp. I try to tell myself “it beats being dead” and at least it was caught early. If anyone who has undergone a partial glossectomy can share their stories about recovery, I would appreciate it. Thanks for listening. This seems so unreal