095: Jeff Knapp survived tongue cancer | Cisplatin | Mandibulotomy | Tracheotomy | Atrial Fibrillation | PEG Feeding Tube

On this episode of the Cancer Interviews podcast, Jeff Knapp shares the arduous journey he went on to attain survivorship from tongue cancer.  First, his cancer was misdiagnosed, then to address the correct cancer, he had to undergo a mandibulotomy, in which his jaw was cut in half.  Next, he was on a PEG feeding tube for close to six months.  The journey robbed him of his ability to enunciate and ended his career as an actor and a commercial spokesman.  But, along with wife Robin, he lives his life to the fullest, as they both continue to travel and compete in endurance sports. By way of advice, Jeff Knapp says to anyone diagnosed with cancer to concentrate on the next task at hand because to look at the journey in its entirety will be overwhelming.