Update to my above post - saw my mayo surgeon yesterday- he explained each case - HPV - tumor area is different - in my case got clean margins in the radical tonsillectomy- I had one affected lymph node- they removed 42- all clear -
Sooo- thank goodness no radiation- NAVars test every 3 months for 2 years w a physical examination every 3 months.
I felt much better after discussing all my concerns w my physician.
I was very fortunate to have excellent surgeons and also ones that’s communicate and continue to communicate with me about protocols going forward. Reading this sight gave me good info to discuss with and ask questions about with my physician.