Hello,
I have been lurking on this site for a week or so, and love all the valuable information you all share - thank you!

My 44 year old husband, was recently diagnosed with SCC of the tonsil. We have had a CAT scan, PET scan and have seen many Drs with the Radiation Oncologist being just yesterday.

I have a question: 2 of the Drs (ENT and Oncologist) say that he doesn't need surgery and that radiation will give same results) BUT it seems to me from reading this site, many folks DO have surgery? Now when they did his biopsy they did take out most of his right tonsil (70% of it) due to it being ulcerated..so maybe that is wno surgery?? Actually we aren't really wanting the surgery due to the complications but want to make sure we cross off all options.

Also are most radiation oncologists offering the same type of radiation? or shouldwe be looking for a head/neck specialist or cancer center? Thanks so much!