My Grandfather was diagnosed with Pharyngeal cancer yesterday after a biopsy. 15 years ago he had a really extensive surgery where parts of his tongue was removed and most of his jaw bone. He wasn't able to eat solids again but he has been able to drink fluids and talk. I can still remember how hard it was to see him suffer so. He has now been diagnosed with cancer again. This time the doctor told us that the cancer is at stage III and that he would have to remove the tumors that have formed behind his tongue, including his vocal cords. My Grandfather is 79 years old and besides the cancer his health has been great. But I don't think he'll go through with it this time. I don't think he can even have radiation again! Our family doesn't know what to do or what to expect or even what options there is. The worst of it is he doesn't know his biopsy came back positive. The doctor will tell him this Tuesday. How will he react? I know deep down he knows. I wish noone had to go through this.....ever! I ask God for strength for myself and for everyone else that has had to see the pain that cancer causes both physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.