Lesley, lets us not worry and instead let the experts do any (if any) worrying!

Typically the PET would not have the resolution (microscopic) that the pathologist would have. This is in no way intended to scare you. Just stay with the medical experts and let them do their stuff.

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.