Faerie my tumor was at the base of my tongue and had spread to at least two nodes on the right side of my neck. After radiation, chemo, and finally a neck disection (the nodes removed all came back as dead tissue, no cancer (the radiation did it's job)), I was given a clean bill of health two weeks ago. I will confess it has been a wild roller coaster ride emotionally for me (I'll be happy to talk with you offline about it), but your Dad needs to know that he can get through this!