Hi Anita, and welcome. To the best of my knowledge, and there are many here more knowledgable, the ENT usually does a biopsy and is the one to diagnose the cancer. He then turns you over to the oncologist who discusses your case with a tumor board and they decide on a tx plan. I don't know about the surgery but the radiation is pretty tough going. Eat whatever foods you like now, as it may be some time before you'll be able to eat solid food, and that's from the radiation. The surgery sounds like it will make eating even more of a problem. Best of luck to you amd congratulations on beating cancer 1st time around.

David R. 65 yr old male non-smoker, light drinker, stage 3 or 4, depending on which doc you ask, scc rt. tonsil, 2 nodes, 7 weeks radiation and chemo. No surgery. Teatment ended 3/20/08. PET scan 8/08 showed no cancer.
And now, as of oct, 2010, caregiver to wife, Linda, with breast cancer.
May, 2013, Linda diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. Enuf already.