This is my first posting. I was diagnosed Stage 2 SCC left side of my tongue in January 2005 and had partial glossectomy and partial neck dissection w/11 nodes removed, all clear so no radiation. I've been followed very closely and noticed a small area of concern in March 2006, was biopsied immediately and found to have a very early recurrence. I had another partial glossectomy in April with clear margins--my doctor thought this time my speach would be affected but it wasn't. The pain was a lot worse with this surgery and recovery seemed longer but am now doing great.