Margie, If I were her/you I would consider another opinion or two from different professionals. Just for peace of mind and incase their are other treatment options. I don't recall if she is being seen at a major cancer center or not.

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.