I am new to the site and to to the world of cancer.I'm a 58 year old male who hasen't smoked since I was a teenager and not a heavy drinker - one or two vodka's a week. My problem started 30 days ago when a lump appeared on my neck. After a needle biopsy was done I was scheduled for surgery last friday. Before the actual surgey began they discovered the cancer on the back base of my tongue and did not complete the surgery. The new recomended course is combination chemo and radiation which I will begin this friday. Everything is happening so fast I haven't had much time to think. Any words of wisdom out there would be appreciated.