I was diagnosed with left tonsil and lymph node involvement 3 years ago. I had the neck disection after the radiation and chemo. My understanding is that if you are HPV+ the neck disection is not necessary. I was not HPV+ so had the surgery. I would be happy to talk to you anytime. Call me at 732-687-3518 anytime. All the best.
Rob Jaffe

6-05, Left Tonsil-T1N2bM0 stageIVA, chemo(Cisplatin), radiation(6660cGy), neck disection, no PEG. HPV negative. (Doc suspects posit)
3-9-09 last of 30 HBO treatments.