Kris had a large T4 tumour. He was initially treated with chemo and radiation. His first post treatment PET was clear but he had a local recurrence 10 months after finishing treatment . The huge surgery he then had was of a curative intent. Remember, very very few follow this disease course.
Kris is doing very well, surviving very well and living his life.
Tammy

Caregiver/advocate to Husband Kris age 59@ diagnosis
DX Dec '10 SCC BOT T4aN2bM0 HPV+ve.Cisplatin x3 35 IMRT.
PET 6/11 clear.
R) level 2-4 neck dissection 8/1/11 to remove residual node - necrotic with NED
Feb '12 Ca back.. 3/8/12 total glossectomy/laryngectomy/bilat neck dissection/partial pharyngectomy etc. clear margins. All nodes negative for disease. PEG in.
March 2017 - 5 years disease free. Woohoo!