David:

I had a SCC primary in my right tonsil with metastasis to the right lymph nodes. One node was 10cm. I my case I did not have chemo because it was my Drs. opinions that is was too toxic for me and only 2-3% effective. I had a radical neck dissection and radiation. So far this was an OK choice to me. However, I believe the primary location is a factor. SCC with the primary in the tongue can react quite differently from SCC with a primary in the tonsil.

My prayers are with you.