 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Laura,
Sorry to hear all that your dad has been through and that he will be having a partial glossectomy. As I'm sure you realize, no two people's experiences are the same. I had a partial glossectomy and modified neck dissection. My tumor was on the side of my tongue, so it was fairly easy to deal with. I had speech therapy and speak normally and eat way too much. I too, love chocolate cake.
I'm sure you will be hearing from someone soon who had similar treatment as your dad.
Where is he being treated and where do you live in NJ? Living in PA, just on the other side of the Delaware from NJ, I know the state pretty will. Also my children and grandchildren all live in North Jersey.
Please wish your dad good luck from me and let us know how he is doing.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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