Hi Billy, I too was diagnosed with Stage IV tongue cancer at age 44 May 10, 2002. I am still around, so that is a good thing! Please PM me with any questions, or if you think I can be of some help, I had 7 weeks of radiation, did not have chemo....God Bless and Take Care, Carol


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---