Hello
My husband, age 73 was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma T3 a few months ago. Today marks the 6th day of his post operation, he had 75% of his tongue removed, and a flap made from a graft of his left wrist. I'm personally amazed at his progress so far. But I have my fears too.

Today the doctor stitched up the hole after 24 hours of no longer needing a tracheotomy, he was breathing through the tube for 5 days. He's being encouraged to speak now, but still does not have a handle on his own saliva, so is constantly gurgling and have had only 3 hours of sleep in the last 24 hours due to the pain.

We are taking everything one step at a time, but I cant help but feel anxious about the coming treatments. I came across this website and felt the needs to be apart of this community for the both of us.

Hello modanisa,welcome to our support group you have come to right place for information, when I came home they send a suction machine portable one rechargeable I used it for 10 days at home and gargle salt water and baking soda as much as possible upto 15 times a day read other people post here that helped me a lot and make absolutely sure he don't lose weight Goodluck any questions just post here someone will have answer