So you do not know yet what they will recommend Tx wise? It sounds like surgery and depending on the tumors size followed by radiation with perhaps concurrent chemo. Many on this site have been through exactly that Tx and will offer many helpful suggestions. you are fortunate to have found this site so early on as it will prove to be the best site all around for the information and support you need from now thru recovery.

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.