Hello Moona

I saw Christine asked if you had received a second opinion. I went to two locations, both well respected locations in my area. One Doctor, a surgeon, insisted I have the surgery.

A tumor board at another location insisted Radiation treatment is all I needed. (not to make light of just radiation) They explained why this was the case in detail to me, I have base of tongue cancer that has not impacted the movement of my tongue. I share this because it looks like you are scheduled for your surgery on February 11th. I don't know if this is an HPV cancer or a smoking related cancer. I am told studies show HPV related cancers respond very well to radiation. I am not an expert on the topic other than I went through the process and receiving treatment now.