Rah! Rah! Desire!!!

I can't agree more about changing doctor's to one you are comforatable with. Been there - didn't do that and am sorry...One of my favorite docs was not warm and fuzzy but straight to the point and looked me in the eye. I found another warm and fuzzy that would still look me in the eye and shoot staight - so between the two I don't get a pat on the head and told it will all be Okay like I used to.

As you have read there are different protocols that are followed surgery/radiation - radiation only - chemo/surgery/radiation. Past tongue cancer patients can tell you what they went through, but everyone and their doctors are different. That's why so many people recommend a multi disciplinary hospital approach. You get the benefit of all the different specialties input as to the best treatment for you.

You have read around this site and I'll sure you can discuss intelligently (have a list of questions ready) all your options.

But I agree - take someone with you or a tape recorder. As much as you think you are ready for whatever they say - it still is too much to take in at once and remember all.

Good luck and be sure and come back to let us know what's happening.
Dinah