I very much appreciate everyone's reply to my post. Your advice has been very helpful to me.

Both my MRI & the PET CT scans came back negative, which I am very pleased about.

I am scheduled for surgery on(6/22)for my tongue.

I will keep you posted.

Thanks again!

Bob

Stage I Tongue (SCC) Dx: June 2004; Tx: surgery 6/22/04; pathology found positive margin; got 4 opinions; decided on radiation only; going for 1st appt w/Sloan-Kett's rad M.D. on 8/9