[quote=wilckdds]Cosmo,

As you can see by my signature below, I had a partial glossectomy and a neck dissection. I was treated at a Comprehensive Cancer Center and was seen by a surgeon and a radiation oncologist before the final treatment plan was decided upon. There are many factors which should go into making a decision about how to proceed with a treatment plan.

The advice given above to get an opinion at a CCC is good advice. I assume that you meant to say that you are a Stage II not Phase II. In order for others to better answer your questions, it would be a good idea to fill in your signature so everyone can see where you are coming from. Remember that none of us are treating oncologists and that we can only answer your questions and give you our opinions based upon our experiences and in my case (and Dr. Mike's) some dental input, as we are dentists.

You should read the first forum for new posters so you will learn how to get the most from this forum.

I wish you luck with your treatment and please feel free to email me if you want to have a personal discussion.

Jerry

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Jerry,

To fill in the blanks left:
Yes I am stage two and I've been to all of the above CCC, oncologist, etc...

I am ready to proceed with surgery and I just want to know what to expect. It seems you have been where I am headed and I just wanted to know what to expect as far as recovery. I've heard that my voice is going to change among other things and I just want to know from someone who has been through this what should I expect.

Thank you in advance.