HI, the tongue is not yet operated on, but we estimate about 50% to be removed with all or most of the tip intact. Papa speaks english and hindi, so he will need to practice his "s" a lot. Al the best and god bless.

FIL completed treatment 10/08. CG to father in Law in india who had SCC oral tongue T2N2M0. FIL underwent surgery, neck dissection, IMRT, and erbitux without losing weight or getting nauseated. Completed October 2008. SO far so good.