Hi Mandi,
I am so sorry to hear Dennis had to have a total laryngectony and lose his tongue also. I have had no tongue surgery so can still talk. Is there any chance in the future that he will have a TEP and be able to talk? I think some people still can speak after a total glossectomy. I will be out of the country until the end of October so will not be much help on trach issues until after that. Marliz and Tony, however, both recently had total laryngectomies so email them if you have questions. I'm certain they would be willing to help. You guys hang in there. Living with a trach is not all that hard once you get used to it. Here's to a speedy recovery. Please take care of yourself too.

Take care,
Eileen


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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I