IF they are recommending surgery, like a Neck Dissection, then I would get another opinion as I'm a firm believer that's not necessary in the VAST majority of HPV+ cases. The radiation is the only thing that will kill his cancer and the chemo enhances the killing % so that may be helpful. Please see my Signature Line. Glad you found this site as it will prove to be invaluable during and post Tx.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.