 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Carol, I was diagnosed 4 years ago come this May 10th. I have to tell you that I honestly believed my life would be the same after surgery and radiation, of course it was not. Getting oral cancer has definitely had a huge affect on me. It changed my outward appearance, I still have some speech issues due to dry mouth, neck stiffness, dental issues, etc. But cancer affects so many people, young and old, I am grateful to be a survivor of this dreaded disease....Happy to be here...Love, 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---
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