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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | irene, As suggested, you need to be seen at a major cancer center if at all possible. I would ask to be tested for HPV as it may be the culprit to why he has this cancer. If he is HPV+ studies have shown that removing the nodes may not be necessary and that is worth looking into. As you can see my Dx was very similar to your H's and I was told surgery was not needed so for his sake please inquire. Repost after you know more and you will get all the info you need.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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