Hello.....Another surgery only here. I was stage II - like you - young (29) and non-smoker/non drinker. Mine was located on the tongue. My surgeon recommended against radiation and I second guessed him for a while and then went to one of the best RO's in the region who treats only H&N and lung cancers (which are all related since H&N easily spreads to the lungs). He agreed 100% with my surgeon in that Radiation was unneccesary in my case. Past of the reason was mine was well differentiated and another factor was my age.

Good luck to you. If you keep second guessing - if for nothing else - at least go see a RO for your own mental anguish. It really does help. You never know what they say. I went thinking that since he was an RO that he'd definitely have me do the rad - but they really do have your best interest in heart when they give you the recommendation. And, short of being able to predict the future - that's the best you can ask for.

Amy