Thanks Brian,
Now I have a question; three weeks ago at my semi-annual ENT check up (all good) I asked my ENT if there was a chance my pathology samples were still in storage and if a HPV test would still be an option. He was somewhat astounded at my question but said he would ask. It turns out that they keep the samples for 10 years. They do not have any medical reason for testing them and that would require sending them to Mayo (or others).

The thousand dollar question, would it be wise to pay out of pocket for the test given that the future is still pretty hazy as far as HPV+ long term follow-up?

The ten-thousand dollar question, is there a study going on that would like my pathology samples to add to their data?

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.