I think you should do whatever makes you feel comfortable. Don't leave yourself with any worries...that will make life horrible for you. You need to be an advocate for yourself...you are the patient and should have all of your questions answered.

Have you seen an ENT yet....you just mentioned an oral surgeon and oral pathologist. I would go to a cancer specialist and talk to them. It would clear up alot of your fears.

I was lucky because my doctor takes a very aggressive approach to oral cancer. He removed all of my lymph nodes along with the affected tongue. I also am undergoing both chemo and radiation to make sure everything is gone. It's a tough road to go down, but hopefully it will keep the cancer away forever.

You shouldn't be feeling like you are.....you need to go out there and find someone to give you the answers you need. Once you become better informed, it will make your life less stressful. You will have everything you need to make solid decisions about your future.

Stay strong!!