Diagnosed with tongue cancer today

Hello , I'm 30 years old, have a family of 2 little children. I've had an ulcer on my tongue for about 7 months now (it was dysplasia this time last year) I was diagnosed with T1 tongue cancer today. I have to have 1/3 of my tongue cut out and possibly reconstruction. With a neck dissection. I am terrified, if anyone has any tips or happy stories I'd love some reassurance or someone to talk to.

 

im sad that we're all here to talk about this to be honest. 

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  • Hi, I was aged 27 when I was diagnosed with tongue cancer. I also had an ulcer and left it for 4/5 months. I had a neck dissection and my tongue was rebuilt with skin from my forearm. 
    Mine is a happy story as I'm now 36 with no complications since. Yes I'm in pain from my shoulder etc but I'm alive and here to tell the story. 
    i had a 1 year old when I was diagnosed and it crushed my whole world but the drs/surgeons are absolutely amazing.

    If you want to chat then please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

    Its a long road but you are in great hands honestly. Good luck with everything and please don't hestitate to contact me xx

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  • Hi, I was aged 27 when I was diagnosed with tongue cancer. I also had an ulcer and left it for 4/5 months. I had a neck dissection and my tongue was rebuilt with skin from my forearm. 
    Mine is a happy story as I'm now 36 with no complications since. Yes I'm in pain from my shoulder etc but I'm alive and here to tell the story. 
    i had a 1 year old when I was diagnosed and it crushed my whole world but the drs/surgeons are absolutely amazing.

    If you want to chat then please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

    Its a long road but you are in great hands honestly. Good luck with everything and please don't hestitate to contact me xx

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