Hi Frank, I was diagnosised with HPVp16 cancer in an unknown site on 5 Jan 2017. They BELIEVED it was the soft
tissue under the back of the tongue but not sure. Nonetheless, the treatment plan was agreed upon by both my
UW-Madison,WI medical team and me. I consisted of: fine needle biopsy of 2 lymph nodes in neck, removed of
those 2 nodes as well 39 more that were in that path and 7 weeks/5 days a week of radiation. Found cells in 2 nodes but not the other 39. PLUS, the cancer cells remained in those 2 nodes and had not spread. 5 plus years of exams every 6 months by both oncologist and ENT and all clear as of today. another exam in 2 weeks and hoping I get the all clear response.

I firmly believe that if I hadn't had the nodes removed and tested, I would have tested positive by now because
the radiation focused to an unknown site under my tongue and not the 2 nodes in my lower neck/clavicle area where the nodes were located. Not sure if this helps but hang in there. Journey may be tough but you can do it.
God Bless You & I pray that your 2023 is filled with happiness and a positive recovery!