I can relate to your situation. I was 57 at Dx, HPV + Herpes, Stage II, SCC BOT, no nodes, smoked 30 years ago, but not since, casual drinker, ex-Army NCO. They put me on Erbitux x 8 with concurrent IMRT x 43, no surgery, PEG Tube, Tx at Texas Oncology 12/09 - 01/10. Had PEG tube removed, abdominal abscess post PEG extraction required hospitalization and surgery to drain. Lost 114 LBS, regained 20 LBS once I got my taste back and could swallow, had severe dry mouth that was helped by meds. No sign of tumor on last CT scan. I am so grateful to have my life back.