David2,
This does seem strange - how could they radiate the right area without knowing where the primary site was? Obviously you have done well, which is wonderful. Yes, I did know that HPV responds better to radiation, as our surgeon said, if you have to have neck cancer, this is the type to have. How did you manage to avoid the PEG?
Anne

Anne - CG to Gordon (59), non-smoker/non-drinker. SCC, BOT, HPV 16+, stage 3. Jan./10 - radical neck dissection to remove 48 lymph nodes, 1 node pos. Apr. 23/10 - finished 35 rad. and 3 cisplatin. Jul. 22/10 - PET scan clear.