Hi Jon
induction chemo is what we talked about before where they try to shrink the size of the tumour with chemotherapy,before going on to the next stage of treatment.As for the operation,please don't worry,no one can operate on you withoput your consent and a full explanationof what they are going to do first.I know you have said you dont want surgery and that is your right,and as long as you have made your treatment choice then please dont think anyone is going to cut your tongue out withoiut your knowledge.Every one here has had their own treatmnet plan tailored to their own particular diagnosis,and its often the case that because it worked for them it is presumed it will work for everyone,but decisions are taken by receiving and processing the advice and information you get from your medical team followed by a lot of thought on your part.

I hope it all gets under way soon,but please read up about PEG tubes as a method of taking onboard nutrition and hydration if or when the radiotherapy side effects kick in and swallowiung becomes difficult.