I had the OC of my tongue also. Truthfully, they took off a large piece of my tongue and did a neck dissection ay Ohio State University James comprehensive Cancer center. I gradually had to have Radiation and Chemo, my teeth removed for this and for Radiation Seed implants to be put in my tongue. I am winning my war and am 72 yrs old. How old is Papa? I have a feeling I am older and if I can whip this stuff, he should be able to do it also. Most people that have OC don't go thru all I had to so I will pray he is among that group. You end up with a sore dry mouth after the rads aand chem, and a neck that feels different from the dissection. There are a lot of variables that go with OC depending on the RO's treatment. Good luck and tell him to put on the gloves and whip it.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here