I had concurrent chemo-radiation treatment to beat my very advanced tonsil cancer. But I could spare the surgery which so many posters here underwent in the end because after the treatment, the scan tests didn't detect any more cancer cells. So everyone is different and the doctors should be able to design the best option plan for their patients. I once worried that if I didn't have any surgery, would there be cancer hidden somewhere not yet killed. So my worry seemed to be rather unnecessary since I have been in remission for over 4 years now and am doing great. Trust our doctors. They should know which form of treatment suits their patients best.

Karen