Sorry to hear about your upcoming procedure Missy413. I have ACC in the form of saliva gland cancer that infiltrated part of my tongue so my surgeon had to remove the affected portion, it was also present in the floor of my mouth and two saliva glands. You are no doubt talking to an Oncologist- Chemo team as well as your ENT and Plastic surgeons, if not, why not. Don't be afraid to ask stupid questions, they are only stupid when you find out you should have asked at the time, if you don't know what they are talking about say so, don't take'' I DONT KNOW FOR AN ANSWER'' its not their life in the balance. But in the meantime, how are you dealing with the news that will change your life? I was not a happy camper for a while, but if you ask my wife I never was but that's another topic, and threw all the toys out of the pram. I think before I act now. Maybe you won't have a bad situation after the procedure so we shouldn't put the cart before the horse just yet.   I wish you well Missy413      Craig ... View more