I had the tongue surgery on Aug 3rd 2008 and the Dr told me I didn't need rads or chemo. I knew I still had it a couple of weeks later but it was a job convincing him. He finally did some biopsies again and agreed I had OC again . I went lpocal for what I needed next at Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WVa. It's a comprehensive Cancer Unit and very good. This is where the Dr is that I should have listened to. I needed the Rads and Chemo but 1st the teeth had to go. Jan 17th the teeth went and on the 1st of Feb the Rads and chemo were started using high doses of both. Then on Feb 29th I was taken to surgery and put into LaLaLand and I knew I would be out of it for a few days and in isolation. THey went thru from under my chin and put the implants into my tongue and then a Trip to X-Ray to be sure they were in the right area. Back to surgery and the radiation put into them. I had to be difficult and wouldn't come to. LOL I came to and the Dr was sitting by my bed and just Smiled and said, "Jim you are my miracle patient". They were getting me ready to transfer to rest home until I came around and recovered. WHEW..I lost 70 lbs and am still down 60 of them . I keep asking about dentures and get told to not hurry it because I could mess things up. If th=at Dr says it, I sure will listen to him like I should have from the get go. Dr Pollock is the best for my money. And such a caring Dr. He will call just to chewck on you and it might be at 10PM. LOL !st part last Man I'm good and laughing my skinny butt off for this screwed up post.