Hello MJ,
Welcome to this forum. Like your husband, I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer but mine is a more serious one with T2N3M0 (classified as stage 4B). I am still alive and was back to work six months after completing concurrent radiation and chemo treatment.The series of tests and preparation work for the radiation definitely take about four weeks. The waiting time can be frustrating but keeping a positive mind is important. Reading survivor stories helps a lot for mental boost. You may e-mail me if you like to hear more about my personal experienc in this life battle.

Karen stage 4 tonsil cancer diagnosed in 9/01.

Karen stage 4B (T3N3M0)tonsil cancer diagnosed in 9/2001.Concurrent chemo-radiation treatment ( XRT x 48 /Cisplatin x 4) ended in 12/01. Have been in remission ever since.