Just been diagnosed stage IVA as well (T1-2,N2b,M0) and also think that you're a great candidate for surgery & rads only (this is what I'm looking at having too).

I think that where it allows, it's better to surgically remove everything and then have a lower dose of radiation. It's faster, less damaging & has a quicker recovery time. I personally also feel better at the idea of the tumor/mets no longer being there.

I hope this helps you in your decision-making. Keep us posted.

2013 - 39yr old female, DX BOT SCC Stage IVA (T1N2bM0) HPV+
28 May 13 - Pharangoscopy & tongue biopsy
29 May 13 - BOT Surgery & right ND (lvls 2-5)
31 May 13 - Hemorrhage, emergency trach, critical care
BOT clr mgns, 9/67 nodes & extracapsular extension
Finished 30 rads & chemo (cisplatin) stopped after 1 round due to hearing loss
May 2015 - left supraclavicular swollen lymph node & area - CT planned 9 May