Anyone had a subtotal glossectomy? Willing to talk?

Posted by beckyg76 @beckyg76, Nov 18, 2023

Hello! I am reaching out regarding information concerning my little brother. We are currently at the Mayo where he underwent a subtotal glossectomy with a freeflap. He has also had all lymph nodes removed from both sides of neck. Currently he has a trach along with a feeding tube. My question is,if there is anyone on here who has had a similar experience in the area and would be willing to come talk to my brother? He went into surgery thinking it was going to be a partial glossectomy but the cancer was more advanced. I would love to welcome anyone willing to give him advice and positive feedback. It would be greatly appreciated

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@rubagaddal

Hi @hrhwilliam,
Thank you so much for the valuable information.
It is quite time consuming all that mouth washes and rinses.
Unfortunately the surgeon who performed my operation is not open to any statements, he just regards what he did as an absolute perfection, no questions asked!!
That's why I turned to the open space out there and fortunately found you with all the help and guidance through the hardest time anyone can go through.
Thank you

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“Sadly for some, skill as a surgeon is only exceeded by perfection of arrogance”. That would make a nice thank you note.

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@hrhwilliam

“Sadly for some, skill as a surgeon is only exceeded by perfection of arrogance”. That would make a nice thank you note.

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Well said, so unfortunate!!

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