Good, glad you are a never smoker. Surgery followed by radiation may allow a smaller radiation dose than if it were the primary modality. If they see anything that worries them during / following surgery (e.g., not getting clear margins) they would have the option of adding chemo to the radiation. The small tumor size, the fact that it is HPV-related, and your non-smoker status are all very encouraging.
Very best wishes to you.
Maria


CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.