Love your comment about your radiation oncologist. I remember I was complaining to mine about dry mouth and he said something like, "at least you're alive," which I know is true and I am grateful, but not a day goes by that I am not reminded of my cancer because my mouth and throat are so compromised even two years out. And I like my radiation oncologist, I do. But he also told me at my last check-up that for HPV+ cancers (like mine) the standard treatment will probably be reduced from 7 to 5 weeks. Good for all those coming after me; they will probably have fewer side effects. But I am stuck with the mouth I got and now this paralyzed vocal chord. Ugh. I appreciate your taking the time to share your experiences with me. -Michelle