AzTarHeel,
Thanks very much for your reply. The information I am receiving is very helpful to me regarding my decisions that I have to make.
I am very sorry to hear about the recurrence you recently experienced.

I appreciate the advice of being as aggressive as I can be at the very beginning, in order to conquer this. I need to hear this advice. This is most important!

I have not scheduled surgery as of yet, however, a local head and neck surgeon has recommended surgery. I decided not to rush into the surgery until I have been seen and diagnosed by a Cancer Treatment Center in NYC which I have an appt for mid next week. Still waiting for the PET results as well.
I hope everything works out well for you!
Thanks again for your reply and good luck to you!

Bob