Hpv pos 16 hnscc question

markmac said:

very small 3mm but everything I read says it’s very common to have metastasis to lung.

Wherever you are reading that is wrong. It is UNcommon for the cancer to spread distantly. IF it does the most common place is the lungs. 
Stage 1 is very early. You are lucky to have been diagnosed as such. Don’t Google. It’s giving you incorrect info 

I re mentioned to you elsewhere that I had two modules bigger than that. They are very common and due to chest infections in the past. 

Yes. That’s what I’m saying.  Most common place wd be spreading to the lung. And I have hpv pos hnscc. This is the dx where it can metastasize to lung  OR it cd be a different cancer in the lung. 

im very confused.  

I am confused by your reply. What I’m saying is that for hpv pos head and neck is that it is common for it to metastasize to lung. Not always but it can.  If you read up on it it can happen because lung is closest to the head neck area. 

markmac said:

I am confused by your reply

What I’m saying is that HPV+ SCC does not often metastasise to anywhere but the neck lymph nodes. Rarely does it spread distantly to other organs. On the rare occasions it does the most common place is the lungs. But distant metastasis is RARE

Hi Markmac, 

Dani is right, nodules in the lung are quite common. Prior to treatment last year, my surgeon told me he had found lung nodules which were due to a previous infection (bronchitis) from many years previously. 
Also, HPV+16 SCC usually always spreads to nearby lymph nodes first, which is where I had metastases. Distant metastasis is rare. 
also, as Dani said, stage 1 is a very early and localised, you are very fortunate it was caught that early and therefore makes your treatment all the more successful in cure. 
The mind can go into overdrive waiting for scans and results. Keep yourself busy doing what you enjoy and please don’t google. Cancer research and McMillan are the go to resources for advice.

And here of of course. Always friendly help and advice from experienced voices who can put your mind at ease. 
Wishing you all the best. 

Well then maybe his nodule is a diff primary cancer. Either way I’m scared. Ty for the info

Ty I’m just scared because my last chest ct which I have yearly was normal. And before my treatment for hpv + 16 oropharynx, they did a ct scan prior and they found this module and can’t do anything because it’s too small plus after the treatments they won’t be able to see anything due to the inflammation from treatment so I have to wait until April. I e had no Illness to give me any kind of nodule.  That’s what frightens me

do you think if the nodule was cancer that the chemo I had for hpv wd have killed it?

Don’t panic!

after I was diagnosed with base of tongue cancer I was sent for a ct scan and a 5mm nodule/tumour was found in my lung.  
lung consultant said worst case scenario he could remove it with keyhole surgery.

having finished chemo and radio I then had another ct scan and was told there had been a significant reduction of the tumour in my lung and they weren’t concerned anymore.

i will need another scan in a few months.  
I agree with everyone here that google is not the place to find answers.  
you’re way better off on here!

good luck     It’s a journey we are all on

We fully understand your fears, we’ve all been there. This is a group none of us wanted to join. Please be assured that your team will be working round the clock to get you the treatment and support that’s right for you. You are in the absolute best hands. 
Cancer is very scary but it’s important to remember that our cancer is curable, hang on to that.

Thank you. My wife and I appreciate it you may find her asking the questions also. I know she is a wreck and is trying to find reassurance. 

if there happens to be a cancer that was not seen during treatment, will chemo also kill that?