Thanks to all of you for taking time to respond! It does help to know that others have gone through similar situations. I know I will fight with all I have, and am getting as much info as I can. The internet is such a wonderful thing.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of tongue, stage II due to size >3mm, nothing seen in neck on CT scan. Radiation started in Jan 07. Completed 2/26/07. Recurrance confirmed 8/07.