Mine came back after 3 1/2 years, 2 lymph nodes involved this time. First occurrance I had about 1/2 of my tongue removed, 2nd time about 3/8 of the remaining half which leaves with with approx 1/8 of my original tongue. I have the very back of the tongue, the muscle down the center and the very tip on the right side. I am able to eat and speak fairly clearly although it has been rough getting to this point. I will have radiation - 33 treatments - plus chemo starting Jan 7th. It is an aggressive disease and personally I am telling my doctors to "hit me with your best shot". I want it GONE. I am 53, and otherwise healthy so I believe I will get over the treatment. Just FYI.

Donna