I was diagnosed in August, had some kind of sore since May of 07, got surgery, now radiation will start soon. No one said anything about a feeding tube to me, just severe dry mouth and skin issues, and possible severe mouth ulcers. I also asked if I will be able to speak or need a speech therepist, they said I will be able to speak. I am hoping the Radiation doesn't go bad for me. I was told by the ENT and Radiologist that Stage 1 only gets surgery and Radiation, and depends on where tumor is. I been getting CT scans, no Pet scans.