Hello Trevor and welcome!

Just to tag on to what Christine said, it is important to ask for the hearing test prior to treatment with Cisplatin. The fact that I had hearing loss in one ear was the deciding reason my Dr. went with the smaller weekly doses instead of the three big doses.

Don't freak out over the PEG tube. It's not nearly as bad as we first think. Pretty soon you will glad you have it! Getting food and liquids into you will be as easy as pop and pour.

Remember, the treatments aren't easy, but they are doable. The fact that you have been healthy most of your life is a plus for you! Some of us tolerate the treatments better than others. You look like you can be in that group. I am sure you are aware that the HPV diagnosis gives you a much better prognosis so keep thinking positive.

Best of luck, Trevor!

Ed