Colleen: If you were my spouse, I'd say "Go for it"...my hubby was 76 y/o when he had removal/replacement following bilateral neck dissection....read forum posts for details...His surgery was July 19, 6 short months ago..followed by radiation & chemo....You're young!

Lois

CG to 77 y/o hubby;SCC Alveolar Ridge; Wake Forest Baptist Hosp surgery: 07/19/07; bi mod radical resection/jaw replacement;
T2 N2-B M0 Stage IV-A
28 IMRT +
6 Paclitaxel/Carboplatin
Getting stronger every day!