Head ,Neck,Throat Cancer

Hey everyone,I'm new here. My story begins I thought I had a abscess tooth,little did I know the hurt I was feeling was cancer - I worked as a Machine Mechanic for the Navy (Civil Service) and did a lot of own Heavy work without any help from co-workers. The more it entered my system the weaker i became. I tried everything to drown the pain Alcohol was my crutch just to kill the pain (I hurt and told no one. After going to the doctor - they told me I had stage 3 cancer (Jaw and Mouth) it was from years of Smoking& Drinking way way to much. I did not believe the 3 doctors,I thought this happen to other people not me. The doctors gave 2-3 days to get in the hospital because the cancer was running the show now (I was 75 lbs) when I use to weigh 130-140. they ended up after surgery taking my tongue out cutting me from ear to ear to take out lymphnodes and grinding down the lower part of my jaw, taking tendons,and ligaments to put in my mouth from out of my leg ,from hip to knee a nice scar. breathing through a trac in my throat for 3 - 4 weeks and being fed by a tube was not my cup of tea had no choice. I had to retire early (30 yrs. of Service) because what I did for a living there was a lot of communication with higher ups and Ranking Officials. My speech is still a problem,drooling,eating(no teeth)and having food hang up in my throat while trying to ingest food is still a problem today. I went to speech to try and speak to where people can understand some do most don't -they think i'm deaf - It's been 5yrs. now and still see my doctor (Cutis Bryant) every 6 months and recently seeing a new ENT doctor for my eating - says not much they can do scar tissue is building up on the neck nothing they can do not the scar tissue they can remove (Brick neck is what it's been called). I want to Thank everyone for the oppertunity to tell my tale, and ringing the bell was a God Sent.