Hi, Steve.
I'm so sorry of the findings once the surgeon got in there. It seems like the timing was essential. It's good to hear that he feels confident that he got everything, though I'm sorry that you had to lose the nerves controlling your soft palate.

All of that being said, I think the decision for another round of chemoradiation is a good idea to sweep up any stragglers that could cause trouble later. As you said, you know what to expect. I admire your strong faith. I wish I had that on which to lean, but I don't. Your resolve to beat this once and for all is empowering. May you be fishing with your grandkids come spring!

Love in OCF,
Kerri

37 y/o fem at Dx (23 wks preg @ dx on 3/16/11)
SCC L oral tongue (no risk factors)
L partial gloss/MND 3/28/11 @ 25 wks preg
T1-2N0M0; no rads/chemo
Tonsillectomy on 8/6/12 +SCC L tonsil T2-3N1M0 (HPV-)
Treated with 35 rads/7 carbo & taxol (Rx ended 10/31/12), but many hospitalizations d/t complications from rx.
Various scans since rx ended are NED!
Part of genetic study for rare cancers @ MGH.
44 years old now...I wasn't sure I would make it! Hoping for 40 more!