Which body part is removed in a glossectomy?
Correct answer: Tongue
K9Queen
My husband had to have 1/3 of his tongue removed because of squamous cell carcinoma. Thankfully, he has adapted very well and for people that didn't know him before the surgery, they would never guess. He did have to relearn how to speak and eat. He's doing very well right now.
Cat Cha
My daughter at age 25, had oral cancer and had partial removal of her tongue. the surgeon, and hospital staff did an excellent job as she was able to speak within a few days. I was a wreck the first few days not knowing the outcome. She has had 5 years of medical exams and she is fully recovered, cancer free and is a full time mother and student in social work and considering teaching.
meka
K9Queen , Very glad to hear. He ...and you...obviously have courage and the commitment to rehab which is so important.
Tom
I have never heard a patient complain about this procedure.
I should not joke, a serious thing.
Brooklyn Finest
K9Queen, Thank the Heavens your husband is fine.
Babberzz
Didn't know this was possible o.o
Puma Girl
Cat Cha, Awesome 👍
Puma Girl
K9Queen, God is always good.
SUEZ
K9Queen, Poor g uy. I'm so glad to hear he's doing well!! Praise God!
Minimutt
there's always one!
BellaLatte
Cat Cha, Bless her !
Player #86143624
K9Queen , Wo, l really feel for him. Great 👍 going
alex
K9Queen , amazing he did so well, happy for him
David
arohanui, That tends to be a frequent occurrence in this game
Frog
It is also used as part of the chewing or mastication process, by moving food towards the teeth and pressing it against the hard pallet.
GraceSpace
Hideous that we still feel by treating The Symptom of any cancer AND NOT THE CAUSE that this will cure it! 😉
arohanui
the first two paragraphs are badly worded.