If there is a positive node in a post-treatment ND, what does that mean? For example, my surgeon sort of suggested that if there was a positive node that it wouldn't be a big deal. After its removed, what are the implications? Is there a greater risk for downstream disease?

Age 46; SCC BOT T3N1M0l dx 9/06
Cisplatin x3; radiation x42
Completed tx 10/31; Selective neck dissection 12/06