I don't know if my husband's experience will help, but I'll try. He had his right lower jawbone removed and replace with his leg bone and surrounding tissue. He also had the bottom of his mouth (under his tongue) replaced. You need to ask your doctor how invasive this might be. My husband also had a neck dissection since his cancer had spread to lymph nodes. He had a trach tube and an NG tube inserted during the operation. They were both removed prior to his coming home. He had a PEG tube surgically inserted to help with nutrition. I think alot depends on if you will have chemo and/or radiation afterwards. Please post what type of cancer and what stage so people can identify with you.

Sue