Francesca,

One more person here who had tongue surgery, neck dissection and no radiation. Similarly to Ginny, I too wonder if I did enough, but this of course lessens as time goes on. I did see a radiation oncologist, who did not advise radiation after the results of my surgery showed clear margins and clear nodes.

What it comes down to is: if I get a recurrence, then I probably did the wrong thing, if I don't then I definitely did the right thing.

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"