My second opinion came in from City of Hope. They re-read the biopsy, MRI, and performed another physical exam. The doctor says the tumor on my tongue is stage 2 only becuase of its size, which is a long narrow strip on the side of my tongue.

He is suggesting surgery with no skin graft and no follow-up radiation treatment. He states the tumor appears superficial and does not extend beyond the surface.

I go back in for a CT just to be sure the MRI was properly read.

My dentists are heros.