Thank you all for your input. I have been very torn on the Radiation or No Radiation. Please dont get me wrong, I have done enough research to know that if they recommend having Radiation I will probably have it done. What is interesting is that the initial pathaology showed evidence of Perinureal Invasion, however the pathology during the glossectomy did not show evidence of perineral invasion. I am not sure what they are going to recommend today, but I do know that I want to do whatever I have to do to have the greatest chance of remaining cancer free and without having to undergo anymore loss of tongue or surgeries. I guess what I am saying is that while not having to go through the ordeal of radiation would be nice, if it is necessary I am ready to fight the fight. Thank you for all of you kind words, and suggestions.



Tommy

Initial Staging T1N0M0
Invasive SCC of the R Lateral tongue
Moderately Differentiated
Evidence of Perinureal Invasion
Depth > 3 cm
Diag on: 03/25/2010
Partial Glossectomy and Modified Neck Disscection on 04/21/2010
Clear Margins/No Radiation or Chemo
Age 40
Former Smoker Quit 1/03/2010