Guest guest Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 After being diagnosed with cancer at the base of my tongue I went to a major cancer clinic and they wanted to cut out the back of my tongue, part of the muscle in my neck, and possibly some of my jaw bone. Then they wanted to proceed with chemo and radiation. I went for a second opinion and he merely looked over the original papers and agreed with the first opinion without ever looking at my tongue. I went to Mexico and received treatment. I was there for two weeks, came back and no one could find any cancer. But it did come back 2 years later and I found another treatment at another clinic using chemo and radiation (rad/plat treatment). Now I'm almost 5 years out and no cancer, all of my tongue, normal taste, some dry mouth, but living well. I can only offer to anyone to get second opinions, look at all options before starting any treatments. It's hard to do but remember, it's your life. It's your choice and you do have the right to make those choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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