Mark,

SCC of the tongue can be quite aggressive so if I were you I would want another opinion from a CCC. See this link:

http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/resources/cancer_centers.htm

I would also question the need for a ND. Remember ENT's are trained surgeons so that's one reason why you might benefit from a team approach offered at a CCC.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.