I am now told I have to have 12 hour surgery. I don't think I will make it at 54 but am scared to tell my husband. Am scared, so scared. have you guys made it through this long of a surgery.


Partial mandibulectomy and neck dissection 2/3/07. T2NOMO.
Had 14 hour operation which included reconstruction of jaw.
Reconstruction failed. Some radiation, no chemo.