Welcome, Dave. I am older and my situation was entirely different, but know that I had node involvement and a large tumor stage IV, and 3-1/2 years later am still here and healthy. All I can tell you is to pay no attention to survival statistics because they are not worth the time it takes to read them, and they can really upset you if you believe. Just one comment. I had 37 IMRT sessions and because it was IMRT, did not need the amifostine. I have about 95% of my original saliva volume, and didn't have to have those injections, which are NOT a walk in the park. You might check that out. There are many people here with tongue tumors, so I am sure you will have answers to all your questions as you go along. Be sure to check the main section of this site which has much useful, and more importantly, factual, information. I am glad you found us, because it is always easier to have people to turn to who have been there and come out the other side in one piece.