We all totally get the "head spinning" thing....it is so overwhelming.

You will benefit so much by just reading all the posts here. There is so much to take in but slowly but surely you will get your head wrapped around this and start a plan of action along with your physicians.

You have your youth and determination going for you (and of course that HPV+ dx) plus you have found here a great source of information and emotional support.

All of us will back David on being seen at a Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC)....their multidisciplinary approach and the fact that their head and neck departments see 100s of cases a year gives you the best chance of a good outcome.

We wish you the best on the start of this journey...

Deb


Deb..caregiver to husband, age 63 at diagnosis, former smoker who quit in 1997.
DIAGNOSIS: 6/26/07 SCC right tonsil/BOT T4N0M0
TREATMENT START: 8/9/07 cisplatin/taxol X 7..IMRT twice daily X 31.5.
TREATMENT END: 10/1/07
PEG OUT: 1/08
PORT OUT: 4/09
FOLLOWUP: Now only annual exams. ALL CLEAR!

Passed away 1/7/17 RIP Bill