Terry, I hope everything is going well! When you feel better I would like to hear more about the tecnique your doctor used to spare the salivary gland. Frankly I asked my ENT about this kind of thing 4 years ago. (it was a crazy idea I had as a non medical professional)

Take care


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.