Thanks guys for all your thoughts and suggestions. I have been researching but am having trouble finding any info on the laser surgery. I think Brian posted a few weeks ago that he did not think laser was effective. Brian..... was that you? Do you have research data? I would love to see it.

My 3 docs got together today and all conceded to the KC ENT oncologist that surgical removal (laser) of the SCC on the base of the tongue and removal of the lymph nodes on the right was the way to go. They all feel that this was caught in the very early stages and it is only superficial. I hope they are right!

I know this is MD Anderson's protocol per their website, but they do not mention the type of surgery or anything about laser. Has anyone here had the laser surgery?

Thanks for your help!

Debbie
SCC base of tongue Stage 1