# Billing , 48 , diagnosed with cancer after being temporarily unable to swallow . Had underwent surgery during which doctors sawed through his jawbone . Needed new tongue created from his skin , which allowed him to swallow . But ##ing still has hairs on it , but he now needs to shave his mouth .
David Billing , 48 , diagnosed with cancer after being left unable to swallow . Had 14-hour surgery during which doctors sawed through his jawbone . Needed new tongue created from arm skin , which allowed him to talk . But skin still has hairs on it , meaning he now needs to shave his mouth .