Hi, it has been three year's since I found this cancer site. Ii has helped me a lot. I had tongue base cancer three year's ago with a large tumor on the right side of my tongue. I went to Emory in Atlanta Ga to the greatest ENT. The tumor was so big they could not operate so I had 35 days of very powerful radiation & 3 rounds of chemo every three weeks. I had a full 8 hr's of chemo on a Thur's, came home with it at a slow drip & then it was removed on Mon. morning. I was never sick or lost my hair. I was just burnt up badly in my mouth and neck. The radiation Dr. was woderful. I didn't talk for 6 month;s, I have had a feeding tube for 3 year's ( I have a button ) I have been thru every speech & swallow therapy, but my tongue was destroyed. If the tumor had not shrunk enogh to take out, I would have lost the tongue. It shrunk totally & I am cancer free and a live, thanks to the great Dr. above. He walk with me every step of the way & " I STAND FIRM ON MY BELIEF I AM HEALED" My saliva glands were totally destroyed as I was algeric to the shots for that. My mouth is horribly dry & new things are happing from radiation, which everyone radiation side effects don't go away. The scare tissue is bad under the good side. I have to use a baby toothbrush because my gums & cheeks are so burnt & sore after 3 year's. I do talk, but not well & my tongue rubs on a tooth & hurt's. Tooth can't be removed because mostly I will not heal.
I am sorry this is so long but I just want people to know you can beat tongue caner with faith & healing form the great Dr. above. I have never smoked , drink or had family cancer. I believe things happen for a reason.
For all who have cancer or know someone, know there is healing & miracles and have strengh & peace. Remember " YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS THRU CHRIST WHO GIVES YOU YOUR STRENGH"
Blessing & peace on everyone,
Debi (gatorgirl)