Meet Jennifer, tongue cancer survivor | Winship Cancer Institute

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.

As with all treatments, individual patient results vary. It is important to discuss your cancer treatment options with your physician.

[ronaldjones]

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.

[janeday]

What an amazingly brave woman to speak about the cancer it raises huge amount of awareness that can save others

[kathyf]

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!

[RichBshine]

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

[tamales]

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.

[sontayakrutthamas]

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.

[Bill-fjn]

Me too! It is nice to meet you. I had surgery June 2018. It is so nice to me you. Keep strong love A W Martino. ❤❤

[curtw]

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.

[ericstevendennis]

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.

[kapiammalak]

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.

[swaysonjya]

Please help me I have stage 3 tongue cancer I needed proper check up and surgery.

[NicolaPelling]

Did anyone have a bleeding tongue before finding out their diagnosis.

[jj-pykf]

Does your tongue easily bleed when you brush it? I dont see spots, just bleeding when i brush my tongue.

[PrashantRastogi]

Does anyone have any idea or has undergone surgery for base of tongue tumor? Please help me out

[InderjeetSingh-nion]

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

[maureenpatia]

My partner recently got diagnosed with tongue cancer. It's just sad that in my country we don't have tongue reconstruction.

[Bill-fjn]

Me too! It is nice to meet you. I had surgery June 2018. It is so nice to me you. Keep strong love A W Martino. ❤❤