Hi Naveen,

I was diagnosed with the same desease over a year ago. My lesion was about the same size as yours. The doctor performed only a surgery and no further treatment was required. He said if we can avoid radio then we would usually avoid it, if we have to do it - we do it. From this website I noted that the choice of treatment depends on the country. In US they tend to do radio in all circumctances (i might be wrong though). I was treated in UK and I know many patients avoid radio here.

With regards to the recurrence chances - probably no-one will tell you this. You should stay on a long-term follow-up and your doc will keep a close eye on you. Try to think that you are treated and throw away from your head all the negative thoughts about R*********!!!

Last edited by Max1987; 12-10-2013 06:06 PM.

25/09/12 - diagnosis: lateral left side tongue moderate SCC (10-15mm)
15/10/12 - operation: partial glossectomy + neck dissection
17/11/12 - operation: excision of the tongue scar (or extensive biopsy)
26 y.o., non-smoker, social drinker