Survivors' stories

These stories are examples of individual patient experiences. They are not meant to represent all patients with oropharyngeal cancer or their experiences. The views of the survivors may not represent the views of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Joe had a base of tongue cancer and was treated with radiation and chemotherapy.

David had a tonsil cancer and was treated with radiation and chemotherapy.

Greg had a tonsil cancer and was treated with transoral surgery with a neck dissection.

Victor had a tonsil cancer and was treated with transoral surgery with a neck dissection, followed by radiation and chemotherapy.