Welcome!
Sounds as though you are weighing options. That's a great thing. My wife and I have talked frequently about our choice of the surgery first, then ending up having Chemo/Radiation TX anyway, etc., etc. Gather all the information and facts you can, get the best team you can, put your head down and go forward! There are several thought processes and pros/cons out there on the treatment options. Bottom line for me is it all worked out and we're grateful. Do your homework, follow your heart and believe in your choices.
Warm Regards,
Steve

SCC right side BOT/FOM; DX 1-25-06; Neck dissection/25% of tongue removed 2-17-06. Stage 2 Recurrence 7-06: IMRTX35 & 3X Cisplatin ended 10-18-06. Tumor found 03/18/13; Partial Glossectomy 03/28/13 left lateral tongue. Nov. 2014; headaches,lump on left side of throat. Radical Neck Dissection 12-17-14; Tumor into nerves/jugular; Surgery successful, IMRTX30 & 7X Erbotux. Scan 06-03-15; NED! 06-02-16; Mets to left Humerus bone and lesion on lungs-here We go again! Never, Ever Give Up!

**** PASSED AWAY 10/8/16 ****