Hi,

I see from your profile that you had a stage III tumor. If that is true, I can't imagine why your doctor wouldn't recommend radiation. Are you sure it is stage III? Surgery only usually isn't a viable option for stage III. Please get a second opinion from a radiation oncologist. If possible, you should go to a major cancer center for a complete evaluation. And please don't delay.

Rainbows & hugs, wink
Rosie

Was primary caregiver to my daughter Heather who had stage IV base of tongue SCC w/ primary recurrence. Original diagnosis August 21st, 2002. Primary recurrence March 18th, 2003. Died October 6th, 2003.