Just found out - there was 1 node involved - he said one of the things they look for is if the cancer was encapsulated inside the node - or if there was a little outside - apparently there was a little outside this is what made my dr decide to recommend radiation and chemo -- that and the perineural involvement that I knew about from the outset. Both the SO and RO said I am in a gray area - but because I am young and healthy they want to treat this aggressively - my dr. Also says that at this point he believes I am cured - the radiation and chemo are insurance.- and I am ok with that - they were also talking about a clinical trial... Interesting. So I'm due to start in a few weeks. Not bad news - not good news - pretty much what I expected - for which I am grateful. Thanks all of you for your kindness.