Hello
My husband, age 73 was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma T3 a few months ago. Today marks the 6th day of his post operation, he had 75% of his tongue removed, and a flap made from a graft of his left wrist. I'm personally amazed at his progress so far. But I have my fears too.

Today the doctor stitched up the hole after 24 hours of no longer needing a tracheotomy, he was breathing through the tube for 5 days. He's being encouraged to speak now, but still does not have a handle on his own saliva, so is constantly gurgling and have had only 3 hours of sleep in the last 24 hours due to the pain.

We are taking everything one step at a time, but I cant help but feel anxious about the coming treatments. I came across this website and felt the needs to be apart of this community for the both of us.