Hey Big Al, I too am post surgery and pre-chemo/radiation. Mine was found in my tonsil, 2 lymph nodes and creeped outside one of the nodes. I am curious since your lymph node was involved, why they aren't suggesting chemo ? The frustrating part of this diagnosis that I have found, is the lack of information on lower dose treatments for the radiation & Chemo for the HPV-positive diagnosis. I know the long term prognosis seems to be a little better for the HPV folks, no information is trickling out from any of the ongoing studies. Good luck with your treatment...