Sharlee,

HPV test was a good suggestion. If HPV +, chance of recurrence is less. I would GO SEE Dr. Hu or Dr. Harrison at Beth Israel in NY. They are the best H&N group in NY. They do work as a team with an Oncologist (Dr. Culliney), and Dr Urken, the surgeon.

Rob J.

6-05, Left Tonsil-T1N2bM0 stageIVA, chemo(Cisplatin), radiation(6660cGy), neck disection, no PEG. HPV negative. (Doc suspects posit)
3-9-09 last of 30 HBO treatments.