Laura,
I too am in NJ, runner, non-smoker,neg HPV. Call me at 732-687-3518. I know many who have had a portion of their tongue removed and eat chocolate cake. Let me know if you need anything. All the best.
Rob


6-05, Left Tonsil-T1N2bM0 stageIVA, chemo(Cisplatin), radiation(6660cGy), neck disection, no PEG. HPV negative. (Doc suspects posit)
3-9-09 last of 30 HBO treatments.