Hi Chuck,
I had surgery (in April) but no radiation and no chemo. The Surgeon did an excision biopsy but then had to go back and do a partial glossectomy to make sure it was all gone and the margins were clear. I was 38 at the time (I turned 39 in May), HPV neg and meet none of the risk factors. At my 3 month check up, my surgeon had to an excision biopsy on a spot on the other side, but it was negative. I will be having a PET scan within the next couple of months, but I have decided (after conferring with my doctors) that I am going to watch and wait for now. I am paying attention to my body and we have all decided that if I have an occurance, then we will explore radiation. I hope this helps you at least a little bit. Be Well.
Michele


SCC, R Lateral tongue, T1N0M0, Diag: 3/15/10
38 yrs old at diag HPV Neg, Non Smoker Non Drinker
4/12/10 Partial Glossectomy, No Rads or Chemo
7/15/10 excision biopsy L mid posterior tongue - NEGATIVE