Hey Gang...
I'm sure this intro will be the same as the thousands before me. But greetings from the newly diagnosed world - My name is Lisa!!

Recently Diagnosed with State 4 Pyriform Sinus / Hypopharynx (throat cancer).
All my initial tests have been completed and now I am off to see the chemo/radiation specialist to discuss treatment
One night while taking a shower one night, I noticed a lump on the left side of my neck. Called my regular physician and he gave me some antibiotics and told me to make an appointment with an ENT.
Next was a needle biopsy which came back inconclusive, then a CT scan with Contrast...which showed up "concerning" which prompted an internal biopsy..which concluded as Squamous caused by HPV.
However, the PET scan showed that it has not spread. My doctor has no idea why/how I got this as I've never been a drinker, smoker, nor have any health issues outside of being Type 2 diabetic.
As far as sickness - I don't get sick...colds/coughs, never had the flu shot...so this is a real sudden smack in the face.
My ENT is sending me to an oncologist and said that a feeding tube is in my future with Chemo once a week and Radiation 5 days a week with a mask.
I know I need to wait...but my head is spinning and everything I read to try to educated myself on only seems to be a toss up in the air as there are so many variables.
I have a lot of work ahead of me and thought joining a support group might be helpful on this road, so here I am. :-)