Terrific website you folks have created, can't thank you enough.

My situation is Tonsil OC, HPV, stage III T1 N1. Diagnosed Nov2011, TORS (robotic) radical tonsilectomy Dec, neck dissection Jan2012. Scheduled for RT 30 sessions across Feb & Mar. Prognosis is pretty good. I'm 55 years young.

Taking your advise to get second and third opinion on RT plan which has been an education. Lucky to have wonderful spouse of 30 years taking care of everything.

Glad to share any detail if it helps you, will keep using the site for support and education.
A couple things which helped me during recovery periods; warm baths seem to melt away some of the discomfort, and those apps to play word games long distance with friends helps pass the time.

Keep up the great work!


Nov2011Tonsil Cancer Stage3 T1N1 HPV+, Non-smoker, slight drinker
Dec2011 Radical Tonsilectomy (TORS),
Jan2012 Neck Disection areas 2,3,4
Feb2012 Opinions from 5 RO's decision for No Rads/No Chemo
Jan2013 all clear at 1 year , continue regular check-ups
Jan2014 all clear at 2 years, less frequent check-ups
Jan2015 all clear at 3 years, MRI, chest x-ray, blood work all good