Michael, Good Luck with everything, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I too, like Joan, had stage IV tongue cancer and 2 nodes. That was 3 years ago and I am still here!!! SMILE!! 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---