Kerry - I too had inoperable tumor in tongue base and mets to the neck. No surgery. It sounds like my chemo and radio treatment lasted longer, but much the same. I had "induction" chemo daily for six weeks, then radiation twice daily and daily chemo for twelve weeks - one week on, one week off. I just passed my 3 year anniversary and I'm feeling great.

Treatment ideas are quite different from one clinic to another, and the 'best' ideas change quickly in each clinic. But, there are MANY survivors here - all of whom had very different treatments. Some had surgery, some didn't, some had radiation, some didn't, etc. Do a good job of picking your docs, and asking lots of questions. You guys can do this. Be stong. Tom