 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,128 | It's a scary thing, isn't it? But it can all be dealt with by knowledge and support from others -- The knowledge is here and there's also a LOT of support.
Dealing with the depression is part of what a good medical team can do for you -- The numbness will pass as you adjust to your new "normal".
Read a lot on this forum about the things to expect and the steps to take during treatment and recovery to lessen the permanent effects (like getting enough nourishment, continuing to swallow and exercising your jaw opening).
Age 67 1/2
Ventral Tongue SCC T2N0M0G1 10/05
Anterior Tongue SCC T2N0M0G2 6/08
Base of Tongue SCC T2N0M0G2 12/08
Three partial glossectomy (10/05,11/05,6/08), PEG, 37 XRT 66.6 Gy 1/06
Neck dissection, trach, PEG & forearm free flap (6/08)
Total glossectomy, trach, PEG & thigh free flap (12/08)
On August 21, 2010 at 9:20 am, Pete went off to play with the ratties in the sky.
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