The part of this that interested me was the possibility of very different treatment regimes for h/n cancers that link to HPV. Perhaps a different 'family' of chemo drugs that might prove more effective against HPV linked tumors. Thanks to all for the replies so far. Be strong. Tom

SCC BOT, mets to neck, T4.
From 3/03: 10wks daily multi-drug chemo,
Then daily chemo with twice daily IMRT for 12 weeks - week on, week off. No surgery. New lung primary 12/07. Searching out tx options.