Yes Joe, I am interested in the answer to Anita's question as well. I live in Dublin Ohio as well. I am curious.. what are your significant obstacles at 5 years out? dry mouth? taste sensation? speech? My father is only a little over a year out and I am trying to anticipate what is to come.......Thanks Kim

Caregiver to Father:Stage III unknown primary; modified left side neck dissection 2/2006; 8 wk trmts of Erbitux 3/2006 with-37 radition treatments; 11.2010; biopsy of base of tongue results questionable. 9.2013 tumor on left side of tongue; squamous cell cancer. 10.2.2013 Hemiglossectomy(1/2 tongue removed) with reconstruct tongue using left thigh tissue;surgery included IORT.
25 additional IMRT radiation trtmts & 5 wks/chemo. Carbo & Taxol combo.NPO;100% PEG depend;aspiration pneumonia 3/2014