Lozz,

Welcome to the OCF.

I'm one of those statistical, almost old man (60), who at age 59, non-smoker and very minimal drinker, developed scc of the lateral border of the tongue. Unlike you, my lymph nodes were clear. No reconstruction of my tongue was needed.

I agree with Mark about a second opinion about additional treatment. The reason I only had surgery was the fact that my nodes were not cancerous. Both the surgeon and radiation oncologist felt that radiation and/or chemo were not indicated in my case. I'm sure that if the nodes were not clear, I would have had additional treatment.

Good luck and please let us know how you are doing.

Jerry

Jerry

Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.

"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"