Hi, I was diagnosed with SCC of the right tonsil with spread to one lymph node in neck in March, 2010. Presenting symptom was bad breath and lump in neck. Had neck dissection and tonsil removal in April. Started radiation and erbitox treatment in May with several complications. Finished in July. Now awaiting PET scan in October to see if cancer is clear. Just learning now about the probability of recurrence. This is pretty scary. My SCC is related to HPV-16. Anyone know where I can look at survival stats for this particular strain. Thanks.

Marianne
West Chester, PA