David, yes to both. I quit smoking 03/04/08. I smoke for about 25 years. Chemo Doc had tonsils tested for HPV. I came back HPV16+
40 yr old. Stage IV SCC found left tonsil. PET/CT shows cancer on base of tongue, floor of mouth, lymph nodes on both sides. HPV 16 pos. 6 weeks of cisplatin, 43 days of radiation. 73gy on each side. ND March 2, 2009 reoccurance dx'd Aug 19, 2009