Shaylynn,
Glad you found this site. At this point it doesn't matter what caused your cancer, it is not your fault. Mine was caused by the HPV virus.

I too was scared and upset when diagnosed. It is very normal and understandable. Did your ENT refer you to a Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC)? If not, I would recommend you get to one near your home for testing and treatment. Please keep us posted as you learn more. We'll be able to let you know more about what to expect once you are staged and a treatment plan is put in place. Hang in there.

Frank

SCC Right Tonsil Dx 2/25/2008 at age 43
T1N2B M0,Stage IVa
8mm primary removed 3/5/08
4cm lymph node removed 2/22/08
2 additional sub cm nodes
Tx at Stanford: 30 x IMRT, 2 x Cisplatin,
Started radiation 3/27/08, Completed 5/7/08
p16+, HPV 16+
2 Year Post-TX PET CT 5/10 - CLEAR