Hi there I live in Toronto - so I can't help with the doctors and tomo - I had IMRT, however I had the same kind of surgery you did. I had one lymph node involved but there was minor ece, I also had perineural involvement not sure if that was in your path or not. i just finished rads and chemo 2 weeks ago tomorrow and am slowly recovering. I have to say I had both sides of my neck radiated and my tongue. So far Im feeling okay my throat is the only thing that's still sore but I'm getting through it - it's manageable. My RO said he would work to preserve my salivary gland as so far I am drooling like crazy though I'm told that may change - it has slowed down somewhat - I know there are a lot of fall outs to radiation and chemo but if they recommend it - do it. If you have no precursors for this it's better to treat it aggressively - there are no guarantees but I would rather hit it with both barrels to start with. Radiation is hard chemo just makes it more uncomfortable, but it is doable - just do your exercises - bulk up before hand - educate yourself on your care. Keep hydrated and invest in Manuka honey! It helps with the sores - best of luck - 8 weeks ago I was where you are now - you can get through it!