I recently had similar cancer and surgery to yours and am new to the forum. I know you haven't posted in a couple of years, but thought you may still be in contact and wondered how you are doing. Since our type is somewhat rare, I thought it may be helpful.

2/13/13 biopsy tumor on palate
2/20/13 dx stg 4 adenocarcinoma minor salivary glnds
2/22/13 seen at cancer center
3/14/13 surgery w/obturator placement
3/22/13 new path rprt - downgraded to stg 1 - had expected radiationm, now not deemed necessary