I am two weeks out after surgery. Had part of my tongue taken and reconstructed. Have healed rather rapidly considering. My trach is out now and swallowing well. Still have some swelling but seems to be coming down - not as fast as I would like but going the right direction. I have a peg which will be removed next week. All of my lymph glands were clear except one which they say is encapsulated and they may want to use radiation on it. My question is - is there an alternative to radiation?