Thank you, David,

Yes, I feel VERY fortunate to have found this site. And, yes, the Dr. who did the biopsy did mention all those possiblities (tortures!). Well, I spent 17 years working the back wards of a mental hospital, so I have a well developed sense of gallows humor, which I hope will help me through this too.

I will not know the specific treatment plan until I meet with Dr. Ferris in Pittsburg on Monday.

Thanks for your quick support!

Linda Rose

1998 1 Amalgam replaced->oral lichen planus R lat tongue; 1999 biopsy "no cancer-looks like uses smokeless tobacco"; 5/08 allergy testing pos to filling & crown metal; 9/08 replace amalgam fillings; 1/09 Partial glossectomy; 5/09 total glossectomy & free flap; rad & chemo just completed.