I had cancer on the base of the tongue and in a few lymph nodes. Like you, I was scared of the treatments. I was not a candidate for surgery, so I went with chemo and radiation. For years later, and my scans are still clear.

For me, I wanted treatment that had a long track record with data supporting its effectiveness. If the institutions that focus on head and neck cancer supported it, I was all in. If organizations like Mayo, MD Anderson, etc. didn't include it in their treatment options it wasn't for me.

You are the one with cancer so follow what your brain is telling you to do.

Good luck!