Just found the site today, and I feel a bit guilty joining given that I'm in the UK.

I haven't been able to find any similar site here in UK, but it's been good to read so many positive things from so many people.

I was diagnosed with cancer of the tongue early September 2001, operated on late September 2001.

Surgery comprised a total glossectomy, and of course a neck dissection. Surgery was followed by a course of "aggresive" radiotherapy.

There must be somebody out there who's had the same thing. Your experiences,problems (if any) would be of great interest to me

Hi Mik.....and welcome! Here you will find a wealth of information and very supportive, caring people who are willing to listen and help out, whether you are the "patient" or someone like myself....a "caregiver".....feel free to ask a question, or browse through the archives, perhaps you will find something of interest that will be of value to you, or we will do our best to answer it for you. Best wishes and take care.

Welcome to the OCF forum. We are pleased to have you join us regardless of which side of the pond you are on, this disease is completely uninterested in where you reside!! I am sure you will hear from people here that have had similar treatments to yours. I am ill prepared to address some of your issues, as my own treatment was composed of a radical neck on one side and the max dose of radiation that I could withstand. If you have questions related to either of those two treatments and how things have progressed, I would be pleased to answer them. Welcome to OCF.

Hello and welcome,

As you can tell we have people from all over that are members of OCF now. Seems as if Cancer knows no bounderies.

My treatment was different in that I have SCC of the tonsil, but I'm sure as you have specific questions, and post them you will get answers to them. There is a wealth of experience on the board.

Again, welcome.
Dinah