Meet Jennifer, tongue cancer survivor
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2021
- It took Jennifer 10 years before getting a correct diagnosis at Winship. She is grateful for the compassionate people who cared for her during and after her treatment. Today, Jennifer thinks of her Winship medical team when she teaches science to her kindergarten classes.
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I got diagnosed with Tongue Cancer In 2021. I Had two surgerys Feb I had a partial of it removed on the left side they grafted some skin from my forearm and blood vessels and reconstructed my Tongue. It has been two Years and I am in remission now my speech is getting better along with My Swallowing . And my taste is at about 85% back.
How much time longer you can able to speak
Hope all will good to you sir.
Bless your heart, I hope you're doing better and are able to speak and eat. ❤
Does anymore have suggestions on what to eat, my nieces dad is sever pain, can't swallow, can't hardly talk(although he did take good, so has feeding tube in, but anytime he adds food or water he vomits, everything stings his tounge. They have not done any skin grafts yet for his tounge. But he losing so much weight. He hates having to eat soup. But I just wanted ideas that don't catse burning to the tounge, also in the begging dishes can you say hour much pain relief you were on? Catse they only have him taking 7.5 hydro for this and 50mg fetnayl patch that's changed every 3 days. He takes 2 pills at times and it still don't really take the pain down.
@@Hvantress Hello it's going to be a challenge for him. I had to puree my food I mean from meats to vegetables' I did a lot of Juicing with protein. My doctor told me the kind of cancer I Had which was Squamous cell carcinoma that it,s a good chance the weight will not come back I Was 277lbs before my surgery 4/2021 no I am 165lbs. I am still dealing with the side effects dysphagia which is difficulty swallowing which came from the radiation add with the loss of my teeth but I Am taking therapy for that and getting my teeth done. It,s a process he will be fine Just keep his spirits up frustrating as it may be he has to do that and the end results will be fine I am seeing progress not worried about the lbs coming back at all going to the gym getting my strength back. Much Love to you all #keepfighting.
I had my surgery jan 2019 they removed 65 % of my tongue replaced with muscle from my leg the doctor said I might not be able to talk thank God I can talk some things I have trouble saying but people can understand me I will never be able to eat the way I used to but we are lucky to be Alive
Are you able to chew food properly?
I can but I found eating mashed potatoes with my meals helps alot make it alot easier to swallow
@@RichBshine1972 my 65% of tongue has been removed and reconstructed before 6 month and I had 30 radiation. But still I am facing difficulties to chew food. Still I am depending on liquid food. Please give me some tips so that I can start chew food as soon as possible
Yes I know it's hell learning to eat and speak again it will take time you I would try the mashed potatoes make sure there smooth take a bite of food small bite than potatoes and swallow start with a little food and potato
@@ManishSingh-sh5utjust remember the most difficult part is over the surgery chemo and radiation it takes a long time to recover I'm almost at 5 years since my surgery and I still have issues in my neck from when they cut it to remove my tongue and discomfort
The first time I had tongue cancer was also right after I had my son back in 1992. At that time I only needed a partial glossectomy, the following year a radical neck dissection. In 2020 the cancer came back and that’s when I got my flap from my forearm. It’s amazing what can be done!
What an amazingly brave woman to speak about the cancer it raises huge amount of awareness that can save others
God be with her 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I'm watching you from Thailand. My mom has a tongue cancer. But the doctor just gave her a 5 times chemo therapy. And 33 Rediotion. She's finished for all process therapy since December 21, 2022. Now I am waiting to see and meet doctor every 3 month. She is really suffering and of course painful. As a son I suppose my mom every single way as I could make my mom happier. At least less-painful.
After radiation therapy surgery is very critical
@sontaya how is your mom now I am same under treatment. Please quied
❤😢sending lots of necessary prayers to you all ❤😢
Today, my dad passed away from tongue cancer. His drs said it was an incredibly aggressive cancer. He was diagnosed exactly a year ago. He also went to the dentist when he noticed a spot on guns tongue, but the dentist said maybe you just bite yourself too much. I really wish that dr had not given that answer, maybe my dad would still be here today. Rip papi, we all miss you so much already.
I’m so sorry for your loss, he may RIP🕊
Just had 1 cm removed from the side of my tongue yesterday. Hope it was caught early enough. Glad to see she is doing well.
Had 75% of my tongue removed, reconstruction from forearm etc., chemo and radio, in 1998. I am doing swell, knock wood, but I can't pronounce my -k- sounds very well. But I am not complaining.
Your an inspiration it give a lot of people hope for the future. You’re a survivor! Happy for you, may god bless everyone that is dealing with cancer.
Are you able to chew food properly?
It's not great, but I get the job done! Thank you for asking.
Which stage where you before surgery? Also are you ok now?
It was T4! Thank you for asking: I am absolutely fine now, except for dental issues. Again - no complaints!@@jimmak1
I am watching this touching testamony from Papua New Guinea. In 2017 quarter of my tongue was removed. Had chemo as well. Radiation in 2018. I still have the dryness of my mouth. Sadly no tongue reconstruction in my country and don't know what to do. Any suggestion.
Does your tongue easily bleed when you brush it? I dont see spots, just bleeding when i brush my tongue.
Did anyone have a bleeding tongue before finding out their diagnosis.
Yes
Please help me I have stage 3 tongue cancer I needed proper check up and surgery.
Hello, So sorry about your diagnosis. We are located in Atlanta, Georgia. Our experts are ready to help you. Call us at 1 (888) 946-7447 or (404) 778-1900 to request an appointment.
I'm also in same condition 2020 feb first my tongue surgery and take flap from my left hand arm after one month 60gy radiation therapy but now I'm problem in eating because my siliviva doesn't come back properly you have any suggestions for me in how much time I recover because these all problems created after radiotherapy and what will I do for my recovery lam 43years old
My grandma is having surgery tomorrow they are removing half of her tongue and reconstructing it with leg muscle and I’m so worried about her …. How long did it take you to start eating again
My wife didn't finish her radiation she had 17 treatments and became suicidal. She drinks lots of water and there are mouth washes you can buy at the chemist for dry mouth. Its been 2 months since her radiation she still has trouble eating, doctors keep saying at least 6 months before things go back to normal but depending what side of your mouth received the radiation, that salivary gland never comes back.
Hey I have trouble eating but I eat mashed potatoes for lunch and dinner with my food try it. It works for me i will take a bite of what ever I am eating then some potatoes
@@jamesclark6801 hey the radiation and chemo is hell I would not wish it on anyone I didn't eat for 40 days solid food the whole inside of my mouth was burning from the radiation I lost almost 100 pounds please tell your wife it will get better it will I thought it would be a lifetime of hell it takes time
sorry to ask but is immunotherapy isn't a thing for tongue cancer? or chemo? instead of surgery, I'm sorry if I'm being disrespectful
My partner recently got diagnosed with tongue cancer. It's just sad that in my country we don't have tongue reconstruction.
????? what country does? not being mean but tongue reconstruction is kinda niche
Doesn't matter, usa will let you die unless you pay up. Moffit, mayo clinic, they don't give a sht. And only care about the money. Period.
Illinois chicago north western oncologist Dr sandant