Welcome to OCF. There is lots of info not just here on the forum, but also on the main pages as well. While things are different there, it still is a good idea for a second opinion and to be treated at a cancer center.

I have never heard of WK before. I put it into the search bar here and on the main pages and nothing came up so it doesnt seem to be anything related to oral cancer.

My question mirrors Davids. Why is your boyfriend having such a big surgery if the cancer is in the tonsil area? A mandibulectomy with using the fibia bone for the jaw is for people who have cancer in their jaw area and have a piece of their jawbone removed. Ive been thru this operation due to OC in the jawbone.

Although you are in the UK, there are several members here who are from there and may be of help. Maybe searching on the UK AA's website would give you some info.

The 5 year mark is significant for any type of cancer. It means there is less of a chance for recurrance. Its a statistic, it isnt anything to be concerned about now. Also statistics are just numbers.

No one should have to suffer in pain. Many patients here use the fentanyl patch which give continuous medication and needs to be changed every 72 hours. Its the strongest pain med out there.

Best of luck with everything.