How was your experience with tonsil cancer surgery at a major cancer center?

I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the tonsils and went to Winship-Emory Cancer Center in Atlanta. Honestly, the process there was fast and organized — within two days of my biopsy I had an appointment, and they lined up multiple specialists to see me all in one day. I met with an ENT, surgeon, radiation oncologist, chemo doctor, and even a dentist. Each explained their role and the possible side effects. After hearing everything. I chose surgery since the side effects seemed less severe than radiation or chemo. I made the decision on Thursday and had surgery the following Tuesday. The surgery to remove the lump and tonsil was successful, and they also removed lymph nodes on the right side of my throat. Recovery hasn’t been easy — swallowing was tough at first and still isn’t fully back to normal after 3 months. I also developed VPI, which affects my speech, so I’ve been working on mouth, tongue, and pronunciation exercises. This Wednesday I go for my PET scan to check progress. It’s been a journey, but I’m grateful for the care team and the speed at which everything moved.