I looked at the Practice Guidelines in Oncology (Thank you - very informative), and determined that my tonsil cancer (T1N0M0) is stage I. My plan to have radiation is consistent with this stage. I'm also a Grade 3 - Poorly differentiated. The document didn't go into how the grade impacts the treatment. I go the the medical oncologist tomorrow. I'm guessing she takes both the stage and grade into account and a number of other factors when she makes her recommendation. Except for the cancer, I'm a very healthy, 48 year old female, non-smoker and weekend wine drinker. Does anyone know of any documents that explain the stage/grade relationship? I'd like to be able to educate myself more before my appointment. Thanks!