Make sure his confirmed cancer cells are tested for HPV.

Make sure his next blood work includes TSH.

If he is to get 3 doses of Cisplatin concurrent with Rad do suggest a pre Tx hearing test as Cisplatin can cause perm hearing loss and it's impossible to prove post Tx without a base line.

Make sure he eats and eats and eats all of his favorite foods starting right now with no concern for calories.

Do not accept a nodal surgery recommendation without at least an opinion from a comprehensive cancer center.

We will get you both thru this as best as possible. This site is available 24/7 with tons of been there done that info.

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.