I was diagnosed in May 08. Had a partial glossectomy and neck dissection. The cancer was stage 3, but the nodes came back clear. I haven't had to take any treatments yet. I do currently have a spot coming back. We are on the way back to the doctor tomorrow.
I am 38. I have had problems with a spot in my mouth that would not heal since I was 21! I had it tested and it was cleared. Twelve years ago I had it tested and even though it was not cancer the doc. suggested that I have it removed. So I had a partial glossectomy. The spot was back within a month of the surgery. I went to many different doctors and no one could tell me exactly what it was. The spot kept getting bigger. Last year the whole area swelled up and started growing rapidly. I went to Mayo and was diagnosed with cancer in May. I had another partial glossectomy and neck dissection. I was amazed to find this site. I am glad to see that there are so many survivors. I wish all of you the best of luck.
JB