How I feel for you - the disappointment and the uncertainty of the future, but Hang in there Tom. I am sure all of the things your doctor said are swirling around in your head but try not to get too far ahead. Personally I wouldn't understand what he means by "uptake".

Know that there are many of us here who have been through at least one surgery and can help you through that process if that is what needs to happen. Keep focused on your goal - Health - regardless of what it takes to get there.

Donna

Donna,69, SCC L Tongue T2N1MO Stg IV 4/04 w/partial gloss;32 radtx; T2N2M0 Stg IV; R tongue-2nd partial gloss w/graft 10/07; 30 radtx/2 cispl 2/08. 3rd Oral Cancer surgery 1/22 - Stage 1. 2022 surgery eliminated swallowing and bottom left jaw. Now a “Tubie for Life”.no food envy - Thank God! Surviving isn't easy!!!! .Proudly Canadian - YES, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IS WONDERFUL! (Not perfect but definitely WONDERFUL)