Are you kidding me? What kind of doctor(s) did you see that told you you were positive for HPV at the BOT? Did they do a biopsy of the BOT or a fine needle aspiration of the node? I can't believe they didn't urge you VERY strongly to get concurrent chemo and radiation. You need to run very fast to the nearest CCC and get treated for this. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DIE as this is VERY treatable.

List of CCC's here:

http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/resources/cancer_centers.htm


David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.