Anne-

They did remove all of the tumor surgically first- the T1N0M0 and the Tis (separate focus). My margins were clear, but had that separate focus (Tis) only 2.5-3mm from the anterior. We didn't see it nor expect that it was there. Everything around it is clean. I am currently 'cancer free'. My understanding is they want to do the rad for cleanup.

I am currently receiving treatment at Emory Winship in Atlanta. He took my case to tumor board where they recommended the radiation... No one has said anything about even considering chemo.

SHERRY - 30

SCC rt lateral tongue 3/07 T1N0M0
Resection & selective neck 3/13/07
RECURRENCE 5/11
SCC rt lateral tongue T1N0M0 & Tis
Resection 5/3/11
Radiation began 6/20/11