HI Lisa, a warm welcome. Like you I am a non-smoker and non-drinker but much elder than you are. It was a great blow to us when told that we had oral cancer, a cancer thought to be related to smoking and drinking. My primary cancer is in the tonsil. Although it was very advanced (stage 4B), I just had chemo and radiation without any surgery to beat my enemies. Your worry that without surgery, the cancer may come back, is understandable but I think your team of doctors are experienced enough to develop the best treatment plan for you. I always tell others to have trust with your doctors and get yourself open to others' advice and opinions. I am now 3 years post diagnosis and life is as normal as it can be. So don't worry and stay with us. You will certainly get enormous support from those in the same boat.

Karen.