I would also ask why XRT is being recommended vs IMRT and if your cancer is HPV related it may very well be more treatable with less harsh treatment alternatives. My RO has told me that if he knew what he does now about HPV he MAY not have treated me as aggressively as he did. That also opens up it's own can of worms so I'll leave it at that.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.