Angie - So glad you found this site! You will find SO much great information, suggestions, great ideas all wrapped up in compassion and understanding. My son completed treatment in December06 and is doing really well. Don't know what I would have done without OCF and the wonderful people here. If you explore all the links on this site, it may help you with any questions your have for us or your doctors. There is a good discussion of "stages" at: http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/stages_cancer.htm
Also, if you go to your own "my profile" (top of page) click on "edit profile" and scroll down to "signature", you can add your own info so we can better answer any questions you have. Good luck to you!