T1 = size of the primary tumor , Stage = How far it has progressed. The staging process, and the definitions of the meaning of the TNM and staging system is on this site, on a link from the first page. http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/stages_cancer.htm

Caretaker/Longtime Girlfriend of Don. Dx 10/31/03 SCC Stage IV T2N3bMO right tonsil/tongue base. 35 IMRT w/8 Chemos,Biopsy 4/5/4 STILL pos. Radical rightside 4/12/4 Reoccurred late August 04 God took his hand from me November 23rd, 2004