Two months ago I was diagnosed with scc of the left lateral tongue and also cancer in the left floor of my mouth. Going to have surgery to remove half the tongue and floor of mouth and neck dissection as a precaution. Surgery won't be until late September or early October. I am terrified of the wait and possibly advancing from Stage 2. No RT or Chemo if nodes are clear. Dr says I will be okay by 2 months with speech and swallow. Getting free flap reconstruction. Don't believe the 2 months healing period.