Keri, I am 1 month past surgery. I had my surgery at Ohio State University James Cancer Center. I had a triple endoscopy, partial glossectomy andleft selection neck dissection. Dr removed 8 nodes. I have just ok'ed joining a study at Ohio State that will last up to 5 yrs to try something that I take 4 times a day for who knows how long. I will be seen by the person in charge when I go for regular Dr visits. My next appt is Oct 15th. I would be more than glad to assist you in any way I can. The cancer is gone for now and the study is for the often reoccurence of OC and see if this might cure a lot of 2nd time around. I am clear now but also have barretts esophagus. My Dr for my 3 month scopes is the one who found the OC. He told me this morning that the pathology report from my last scope shows I have a problem in my esophagus again. Jim

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here