Ronnie,
I had Stage IV SCC of base of tongue diagnosed July, 2002 and am now doing fine. Unlike some of the others who responded to your posting, I had no surgery to my tongue or neck nodes. If you have any questions I would be happy to share whatever I know with you.

Danny G.

Stage IV Base of Tongue SCC
Diagnosed July 1, 2002, chemo and radiation treatments completed beginning of Sept/02.