Sorry, I posted that reply too quickly. Anyway, on a positive note, I am able to do pretty much everything I did pre surgery and radiation and for that I am unbelievably grateful!!! God Bless!!

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---