Ray, adding my welcome and I agree with all the previous posters. That your cancer is HPV+, as I'm sure you're learning, is a very positive development. With a good medical team, your obviously excellent frame of mind and the support of your family and friends you'll definitely come through this. Although all of us will tell you that whenever chemo and radiation is involved, things will at times be tough.

But I have total confidence in you. Please keep us informed all along the way. Whatever questions might arise there will definitely be someone here with a knowledgeable answer.

Courage!


David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18