I am sorry that your family has to face this. My cancer was treated successfully at Hopkins, and I recommend them without reservation. The team is compassionate and patient, as well, which is so important when we have many questions. Good luck to your dad, and welcome to this amazing OCF. You've tapped into a superb community of knowledge, experience, and support!

Non-smoker non-drinker, 50 when diagnosed 9/11/06 stage IV scc of oropharnyx, malignant lymph nodes both sides of neck. Cause=HPV16. Daily chemo & daily IMRT for 7 weeks. In 2 clinical trials at Johns Hopkins, good results. Peg tube out March 07. Update September 2014: gratefully in good health!