Hi all,
I am a new member.

Background:
Upper respiratory infection at New Year. Had a left cervical lymph node that would not reduce in size after a course of antibiotics.

Referring to ENT who diagnosed 2nd branchial cleft cyst. Had ultrasound, MRI with contrast and fine needle aspiration. "Cyst" was removed 3/6 and on 3/7 diagnosed with P16 positive SCC.

Biopsy inpatient laryngoscopy on 3/16. All samples were benign. Occult primary. PET/CT showed no activity other than the area of the neck healing from the node removal.

Referred to Stanford and will have TORS on 5/9 - palantine tonsil removal and left back of tongue denuded. If primary can be found we can reduce radiation volume.

So glad I found this website. Look forward to your insight and support. I have a lot of anxiety about not being able to work and radiation fatigue. Hope people can share their experiences with me.

Thank you,
Stef
(Typing on phone apologies for any typos)