When I was diagnosed with a recurrance I said - literally "Hit me with your best shot" I would take every treatment that they think would be beneficial. I would double check with them about radiating only the neck. While it would be lovely to retain lots of things in life, LIFE is the point and you can live without a couple of tastebuds if it means you have kicked cancer's butt! I have not seen alot of success stories with people who try to salvage something and "temporize" their treatment plan. Hit it with their best shot - regardless. It is an aggressive cancer and requires an aggressive response.

Keep us posted.

Donna