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Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 383 | Kyle;
You will get by and really be surprised at how well things will come back after surgery. During my "second round" my surgeon told me that if I had to have more removed that folks function very well after having up to half their tongue removed. There are lots of folks here that can provide great guidance and advice for you.
As several have already said, a positive attitude and a great support team will mean a lot through your journey, and it sounds like you have both.
Best wishes and you're in my prayers,
Steve
SCC right side BOT/FOM; DX 1-25-06; Neck dissection/25% of tongue removed 2-17-06. Stage 2 Recurrence 7-06: IMRTX35 & 3X Cisplatin ended 10-18-06. Tumor found 03/18/13; Partial Glossectomy 03/28/13 left lateral tongue. Nov. 2014; headaches,lump on left side of throat. Radical Neck Dissection 12-17-14; Tumor into nerves/jugular; Surgery successful, IMRTX30 & 7X Erbotux. Scan 06-03-15; NED! 06-02-16; Mets to left Humerus bone and lesion on lungs-here We go again! Never, Ever Give Up!
**** PASSED AWAY 10/8/16 ****
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