Shell, all kinds of stuff goes on during and especially after radiation that we can never explain. I say especially after because we're usually too zonked out during to really take note of anything.

But your situation sounds a bit like mine, and my best guess is the same as the others have suggested. Between the stage 1 and the fact that you're HPV+ I too have a feeling that it was indeed a false positive.

So chin up and try not to worry. You and I are really among the lucky ones here, as I remind myself every day. And as I think I wrote in another post, feel free to come in here and just vent anytime you need it. That's what we're here for!

My best thoughts flowing across the big pond to you.