Thanks for the quick response Gail-
I am unsure if she was ever tested for the HPV. What phase of this process would they have tested her for it? The ent or oncologist? I asked her about it and she said it was never mentioned to her. But yes she was a smoker up to the day she found out she had cancer (40 yrs). Brian had thought maybe that is why they went so crazily agressive on her. I am also concerned about cancer lingering in the nodes but showing a good scan initially. I just don't think she can handle a reoccurence. I feel like this nightmare is never going to end.
Tami