Sorry to hear your diagnosis. I had a sore on the side of my tongue that got worst and hurt the biospy showed cancer. My ENT doctor had me in surgery within a week and the cat scan showed swollen lump nodes 7 were positive and removed stage 4. Then I had radiation and chemo. I felt comfortable with having all 3 things done to knock out this cancer. Radiation was the hardest thing to get through. Every case is different. Take someone with you to your appointments it can be overwhelming and take notes then sit down and decide the best treatment options. Don't do this alone. Keep in touch !