Hello and welcome. When I was diagnosed I had a 4.5 cm tumor on my right neck. They had a hard time finding the primary and the ent said it was possible but unlikely that that was the whole thing. Then he went in and took samples from several areas of my throat and found the primary on my right tonsil. The difference is, once they find the primary they can aim the radiation at both, nodes and primary, to do a more thorough job. Best of luck to you both.

Last edited by Deejer47; 02-16-2009 12:48 PM.
David R. 65 yr old male non-smoker, light drinker, stage 3 or 4, depending on which doc you ask, scc rt. tonsil, 2 nodes, 7 weeks radiation and chemo. No surgery. Teatment ended 3/20/08. PET scan 8/08 showed no cancer.
And now, as of oct, 2010, caregiver to wife, Linda, with breast cancer.
May, 2013, Linda diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. Enuf already.