I would agree with everyone here. While staying home is comfortable you need a top surgeon to do the surgery and it should be at a top cancer facility. Even if its a few hours away.

Treatment for this cancer is blessedly short in a lot of ways compared to other treatments. It's really a 2 month daily commitment - if the commute to a ccc is too distant they have hope houses you can stay in for the week, and commute home only on weekends. Admittedly it's a pain in the ass to have to travel however it's a short time frame and bottom line it could make the difference between being around to watch your kids grow up. You owe it to yourself and those who love you to do everything you can now to beat this disease. Do overs are a bitch and not always successful. So right out of the gate hit it with the best of everything. This means seeking out top care.

And as far as surgeries go, a top cancer surgeon/ ENT can make a difference in how well you speak, and eat post treatment, and whether they get it all and your rads and chemo is merely an insurance policy.

Hugs and welcome.