Hi Cao

Welcome to OCF and so pleased you caught this early. I had surgery April of 2020 (removed half my tongue and rebuilt it with flesh from my arm) and radiation (60 Gy) thru July of 2020 for Stage IV tongue cancer, squamous cell carcinoma. I have noticed improvement slowly over the months. I initially had much difficultly manipulating food, even simple food. And, I could not take anything spicy or acidic. Now, I can eat oranges again, pineapple, chips, guacamole (if plain), etc. I can manipulate complex foods such as salads, pizza, etc.

As for nerve damage, yes, I still occasionally notice small issues even over a year later.

As for possible future procedures, best we can all do is eat right, exercise, pray, reduce stress in our lives, etc. I do recommend a book called AntiCancer. Packed with all kinds of research and information about how to live towards a cancer free life.

Best wishes for a continued successful recovery.

Nels