Welcome, Ambra. I can understand the initial shock and fear, especially being from another country with no family, and all the uncertainties. Many have walked these same steps, and doubt few were not similar, so ask away. I had tonsil cancer initially in 2009, with two metastases, which is not uncommon with HPV oropharyngeal cancer with a low T size. My samples were not tested for HPV at that time, but assume were HPV, and as Anne-Marie mentioned has better response and prognosis than being HPV negative.

A lot is unknown until the the biopsy results, pathology, as far as the next step. Not saying the doctors are wrong, but wondering how your cancer was confirmed being a biopsy is the only way to confirm it?

A doctor told me once, you can have the best docors, treatment in the world, but what matters equally important is the support, and after care one gets, and seems like you have supportive friends, and boss.

Good luck with everything.