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Beth is a vibrant, social woman who loves bringing people together and being the loudest in the room. In March 2024, she was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, a rare and aggressive cancer that changed how she could speak and eat. In this cancer vlog, Beth opens up about the pain of treatment, her 12-hour surgery, and the life-altering loss of her tongue. She shares how she relearned to talk, to swallow, and to love herself again, finding connection through social media and her unbreakable spirit. Her story shows that survivorship is not about returning to who you were, but embracing who you become. Thank you, Beth, for sharing your story to help others. Want to hear more about Beth’s diagnosis of Tongue Cancer? 👉 https://thepatientstory.com/?s=Tongue+Cancer #tonguecancer #oralcancer #squamouscellcarcinoma #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms The Patient Story: The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor. Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements. Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner. Chapters: 0:00 Meet Beth 1:43 The First Few Signs Something Was Wrong 2:28 The Biopsy That Changed Everything 3:51 Hearing “Squamous Cell Carcinoma” for the First Time 4:34 Choosing Between Surgery and Treatment 05:24 Starting Chemotherapy and Radiation 07:19 She Thought She Felt Better 8:06 The Symptoms Did Not Go Away 9:31 Being Referred to M.D. Anderson 11:02 Facing the Reality of Losing Her Tongue 13:38 Proton Therapy 16:02 Learning to Swallow Again 18:17 The Challenges of Survivorship 21:16 Turning Pain Into Purpose Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepatientstory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatientstory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Patient_Story TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patientstory Cancer Took 85% of My Tongue, But NOT My Voice | Beth's Patient Story https://youtu.be/XwhLpVItRzE