Hi Amelia, that may sound a difficult choice to you. My case is fairly similar to Kirk Georgia except that surgery was not necessary when I finished chemo and radiation treatment. Since the tumors on both my tonsil and neck lymph nodes were enormous,surgery would cover an extensive area that would lead to drastic complications. It was the intention to get the chemoradiation first to reduce the size for easier operation. Very luckily, after treatment, I was in remission already. I waited for a month after diagnosis to have the first treatment and during that time I think the tumors were still growing and that month was an unbearable one and I also wished that the doctors could remove the tumors as soon as possible.The waiting time was necessary because of a series of tests and preparation for the treatment. I am happy now that the doctors have made the right decision for me.