Hi Lenny,
Reading your post was like de ja vu. My husband had the same symptoms only he had the neck dissection before they discovered the base of tongue cancer. Don't forget to get to the dentist to get your teeth checked and check with your Dr. about a peg tube. I know starting the treatments are of utmost importance but haste could cause problems down the line. My husband finished his chemo and radiation treatments 3 weeks ago and is doing pretty well. Keep posting so we can help you along the way. Take care.
Wendy