Right, it does seem that her SCC would be HPV related, however when they tested her tumor they were "80% sure" that it was not related to HPV. Is that research available through a link here? I would be interested in seeing that.
Of course, as I said to Mary, she has come this far- if the surgery is needed it is needed. The docs said they will repeat CT Scan and PET Scan and if there is ANY question of what they are looking at then it comes out!

CG to friend Mary. SCC Stage IV-A of rt. tonsil, mets. to lymph node on rt. DX 06/07,tonsillectomy 08/07, Chemo Cisplatin, Taxotere and 5FU X3 cycles; RAD completed 1/20/08 RND scheduled for 3/08. 54yr.old, NS, social drinker.