Wow! I'm so amazed by everyone's response! This is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much. Kelly, thank you for that story about the 37 year survivor! I'm so thrilled to hear this. Brian, my ENT Doctor decided on surgery since my PET Scan showed the cancer had not spread. He is very confident that he removed all of the cancer, but he wants me to meet with a chemo and radiation specialist to get their input on my condition. I have been so fortunate, actually, through everything. I work full time, but my job does not offer health insurance. When my doctor found this out, he decided to treat me for free. He's such an amazing Doctor and I feel like the luckiest person in the world to have him as a physician. I'm a very, very blessed girl, but sometimes I get so overwhelmed with all of this. I'm so grateful to have found this forum. Thank you so much for your support! Tears of joy came to my eyes when I read everyone's response.