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All this activity is marked most dramatically by a “total glossectomy,” the removal of Ramón’s entire tongue.

Ms Patterson underwent a partial glossectomy, where part of the tongue is removed.

Darren Marfleet also received a partial glossectomy at the QMC to remove tongue cancer, with skin and blood vessels from his arm used to build a new tongue.

In the months that have passed since his glossectomy, Joe has made slow and steady progress with his physical therapy.