I agree with the previous posters. Follow up with an oncologist who is not a surgical specialist. 30% of stage one and two oral cancer patients have occult metastasis of the disease to cervical nodes or surrounding tissues. This is a reality not an opinion. Occult means that scans do not pick it up because it is a "micro" met. Frequently these individuals have what is termed recurrences, but in actuality is still the left overs from the original cancer that were too small to see a year or two down the road. Another opinion would not be that big a deal, and may make a difference in your future. Also like the others, I am pleased to hear that you are doing so well. You have all of our wishes that this is permanently in your rear view mirror and your future is full of healthy days.

Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.