I too wish you had consulted with a CCC before beginning any Tx. I'm not fond of Erbitux but I'm glad you avoided pre Tx surgery.

Re the HPV and less Tx, there have been discussions about studies attempting to lessen either the radiation and or the chemo for HPV+ SCC patients but to my knowledge no study has been completed so presently your Tx will most likely be the same as if you were HPV- meaning 6 to 7 weeks of 5 daily rads totaling appx 70 gys. If you do get more chemo it will likely be Cisplatin delivered once every week or 3 larger doses given appx 15 days apart starting with the 1st day of rad. IMRT is the choice of radiation delivery.

Have you been fitted for Fluoride Trays. If not see your local dentist quickly and begin using them.

Get your TSH check your next blood draw and record that number in case your thyroid craps out post Tx.

Eat all your favorite foods now. You will lose your taste quickly after the beginning of rad.

Do try and consume at least 2500 cals and 48 ozs of water each and every day during and post Tx. This is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!!!

Try and add your own Signature Line soon. You can always add or change it as you go.

Keep us informed and do ask us any question you think of.