Hiya Eric Hang in there ... the treatment is tough but doable. HPV is considered to be one of the better strains to have. I am 4 years out now from a Head and Neck Cancer and back to work and life is back to some sort of normality. Speak to your doctors and cancer nurses if you are having problems with any part of your treatment as they can help you greatly. Don't forget to "self care" and that will also assist you in getting through this. By that I mean, to do your mouth rinses and take your medications when you are supposed to. Be aware that depression can be a side effect of any cancer diagnosis and seek help if you need it. All the best with your treatments and there is a group on here especially for head and neck patients. Julie ... View more