Frances,
My base of tongue tumor had grown too large for surgery and therefore I was treated with Radiation and concomitant chemo only. As of now both the tumor and three cancerous neck nodes are gone. So, this stuff can work without surgery.
You go girl! I like your attitude.

Danny G.

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