Tricia, I have two questions.

BTW, Dr Haakenslash is actually Dr F; for some reason I don't like to use real names (And Dr H is better than calling him Dr Fubargrin) My ex-wife (an RN) didn't get it at first but enjoyed the name when she did; I borrowed it from a guy on another group.

I forgot to ask if the would have a biopsy done while-we-wait to be sure before moving on with the detailed procedures. I guess the assumption is that enough stuf is being taken out that they are sure the will get it all (and the MR/CT/PET scans support that).

I live alone (on Bainbridge), and as a typical guy, I prefer to mend in peace rather than having people in and out -- Considering that I likely won't have a chin split or throat-cutting, and all the work will be at front, so less swelling in rear, likely I won't need a tracheotomy, can I expect to care for myself after discharge and being taken home? Lots of folks are poised to take care of me, but I know from previous experiences that I am more comfortable hiding under the bed or something like that.

David, our Doc also worked at the Moffitt.

Last edited by Pete D; 06-12-2008 03:33 PM.
Age 67 1/2
Ventral Tongue SCC T2N0M0G1 10/05
Anterior Tongue SCC T2N0M0G2 6/08
Base of Tongue SCC T2N0M0G2 12/08
Three partial glossectomy (10/05,11/05,6/08), PEG, 37 XRT 66.6 Gy 1/06
Neck dissection, trach, PEG & forearm free flap (6/08)
Total glossectomy, trach, PEG & thigh free flap (12/08)
On August 21, 2010 at 9:20 am, Pete went off to play with the ratties in the sky.