I understand your concern. I'm also at the same crossroad. This is my second partial glossectomy for SCC - right side/left side back in 2012. I am 56 years old and have had a bone marrow transplant back in '95. I'm very familiar with similar side effects from the transplant. Quality of life is a priority since I am starting at a bit of a deficit with chronic but extremely manageable side effects from the transplant. My oncologist say that radiation leads to a cure but for me more years, grueling pain and being worse off than I am now isn't appealing. I hope you are younger and strong. Good and kind people ready to help.

Tough questions. No one right answer