question: Hello.  My father is 80 years old. Hx-HBP, Diabetis 2, Ileus x 2,SVT,squamous places removed from face,back.  RE:  Tonsil and lymph squamous cancerLump on neck appeared 3 days after removal of squamous places on face.  Symptoms of vertigo, weakness, heart rate 50.  BP?  Trip to ER and was admitted.  While being treated  for these symptoms, lump on neck became an issue.  BX revealed squamous.  Neck PET -  tonsil cancer.  Surgeon removed cancerous tonsil. "Cleaned out" lymph glands.  He is to start radiation.Do doctors check to see if cancer has spread to other areas before starting radiation on tonsil area?Thank you.Best regards,Concerned Daughter