Hi Ankur, I had the same options presented. Lost just over half my tongue, surgery is scary, but doable. Worst part is the traech. Type A personality - I hated not being able to talk, but it was short-lived!

Good luck.

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