gums, the larynx, for example. depending on where the cancer came from, it behaves differently. likelihood of occurrence is different. what caused it in the first place? alcohol and tobacco, for example, are risk factors. human p hum human papilloma virus is a risk factor. when you talk about recurrence, the most common area for recurrence are the youngs. doctors over the next three to five years are going to be looking at his lungs as well as the back of his throat to see if there s evidence of recurrence and if so deciding on a treatment plan at that point. a lot of people have asked about what is the treatment for throat cancer? well, he got chemotherapist and radiation. and it can be a very tough treatment, but also can sort of obviate the need for surgery. if he had surgery, for example, on his larynx he would have lost his voice. chemo and radiation can be a