Suzanne,

Given your sister's history of tongue cancer, I hope the course of treatment in this case is not being determined by a single surgeon. There are plenty of people on this site who can attest to the need for an aggressive attack on this disease, as early as possible. Where she's now dealing with a recurrence at a relatively young age, it can be extremely important to get a consensus from radiation, chemo and surgical points of view at a major cancer center.

Cathy