To be honest I didn't ask. I was so relieved that the nodes were clear that I didn't think to ask at the time. My follow up is Feb 11, and if it shows another positive, I will ask then.

Until then, I am going to hope that I am just really, really lucky...

Tina
Diag: Aug. 13/12
T3N0M0
50% + glossectomy and bilateral radical neck dissection, removal of nodes zones I - V
Surgery October 11/12
Chemo/rad on hold due to clear margins and nodes
Sept 21/13 clear CT with anomaly thought to be the artery, being watched closely.
Dec 16/13 - anomaly confirmed artery, all clear
nickname: "get 'r done"
Plans: kick cancer's butt