My diagnosis as well. Very close to 2 years post treatment and getting very comfortable with my "new normal". It ain't easy but it IS doable. You've stumbled onto a great place for info, advice and encouragement.


Dx March 2011 via FNA (49 yrs old)
SCC BoT
HPV+ exact strain unknown
Stage IVa T3N2cM0
Cisplatin x 3, IMRT x 40 (7267 cGy)
One node removed post-treatment (rad dmg)
Clean PET 10/28/11
Swallow therapy