Glenn and Joanna,
Thanks, you both make extremely valid points. I have yet to make an appointment to see the RO and have a heart to heart with him. (Dr D had me all set up pre-op, but I opted to see him post-op and haven't done this yet)
I am getting a clear picture from all the posts that even though the margins of these particular nasties are clear, there may be other cells lurking in the wings.
I REALLY don't want to have to do this again in a couple of months!!!!!

Thanks again,
Andrea


SCC L lat tongue,Dx 9/15/05 T1N0MX L MND and L lateral hemiglossectomy 10/03/05. Recurrence 11/15/06 2nd surgery 12/04/06 hemiglossectomy 3rd surgery 01/15/07 tonsillectomy Radiation 01/25/07 to 03/08/07 3-D/CRT X 30