Welcome, Chelsea. Neck dissection is kind of a hot button issue on this forum. Many have been told they need it, then got a 2nd or 3rd opinion that they didn't. When it comes to something like that, one doctor's opinion is really not enough. Best of everything to you.

David R. 65 yr old male non-smoker, light drinker, stage 3 or 4, depending on which doc you ask, scc rt. tonsil, 2 nodes, 7 weeks radiation and chemo. No surgery. Teatment ended 3/20/08. PET scan 8/08 showed no cancer.
And now, as of oct, 2010, caregiver to wife, Linda, with breast cancer.
May, 2013, Linda diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. Enuf already.