Hi BK, I also had just over half my tongue removed. I was told to expect chemo and radiation as my PET came back positive for lymph node involvement. My surgery went extremely well and it turned out all the nodes were negative for cancer. I was shocked when they gave me the option of doing radiation, due to clear nodes and margins, so I had the reverse shock from you. I elected not to ultimately, as I wanted to keep that "bullet in the gun" in the event of a recurrance.

Everyone here is a great support. I have no doubt you will manage, although it is never easy. Best wishes.

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